Other Energy Savings Tips
No Cost
- Reduce Phantom Load— Many appliances continue to draw power when they are switched off. These "phantom" loads occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances. Borrow an electricity monitor from your local library to determine which appliances in your home are contributing to phantom load. Unplug the appliances that cause phantom load.
Low Cost
- Install energy-saving shower heads in your home. Select a model with a flow rate of less than 2.5 gallons per minute.
- Repair all leaky faucets. One drop per second can waste up to 1,661 gallons of water over the course of a year
Good Investment
- Minimize phantom load by plugging devices into a power strip and switching it off when the devices are not in use. If it's not convenient to use a regular power strip, try a Smart power strip for entertainment centers and computers. They won't avoid the phantom load of the TV or computer, but they'll automatically stop the phantom load to the accessories (DVR, DVD, VCR, printer, display, speaker, etc).
