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Energy vampires
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Published: April 20, 2009
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TAMPA - Conserve energy and save money this Earth Day by switching off electronics and using less energy. But truly turning off the power isn't as easy as flipping a switch. Many household electronics, known as "vampire appliances," use standby power when turned off, and the average home has about 20 such devices. A Cornell University study found the average household will spend $200 a year for standby power. Conservationists recommend unplugging electronics or using a power strip where the power can be cut off at the source. But critics say the cost is minimal for most items and that constant unplugging can shorten the life span of some products.
Michele Sager
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