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January 18, 2008

Save Energy, Eliminate Phantom Loads

by Megan Phelps

Did you know that your TV is consuming energy even when you're not
using it? In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 75
percent ( http://www.energy.gov/applianceselectronics.htm ) of the
electricity that powers home electronics is consumed while these
devices are turned off! If that sounds like a high figure, consider
that most home electronics -- including stereos, computers,
televisions and DVD players -- are using standby power (
http://standby.lbl.gov/Reducing/Technology.html ) anytime they're
switched off, and that adds up quickly when these devices are plugged
in 24 hours a day.

Electricity consumed when the power is turned off is called a phantom
load, ghost load or vampire load, and they're common not only in home
electronics, but in many home appliances as well, such as stoves,
washers and dryers.

That electricity shows up on your bill just the same as if you were
using it for something more rewarding, and it makes the same
contribution to air pollution, global warming and other environmental
problems. The good news is that if you're looking for ways to save
energy, reducing phantom loads is an easy, painless way to start.
Here are a couple of strategies to try.

Turn it off, then unplug it. For any electrical device you would like
to turn completely off, this is the foolproof way to do it. Take that
phantom loads!

Consolidate your cords with power strips. It can be a hassle to unplug
multiple cords, so many energy experts recommend plugging all those
cords into power strips to make it easy to turn off all the devices
at once. A newer type of power strip called the smart strip (
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/Hardware-Cable/Item/LCG1/ ) can make
this even easier. Use one with your computer or TV, and it turns off
all the peripheral devices automatically. (Here's a short video
explaining how it works (
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Measure and target phantom loads. In many cases you can guess which
appliances are most likely to have phantom loads -- start with
anything with a remote control or a digital display. Look around and
you may be surprised at how many you have. But there's a simple way
to find out exactly how much power each gadget uses. An inexpensive
home meter such as the Kill-a-Watt (
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) can help you measure the electrical use of all your appliances and
electronics. It's an easy way to find which devices are burning a lot
of power whether they're turned on or off.

Find energy-efficient products. Another way to avoid phantom loads is
to look for energy-efficient products whenever you're shopping. A
good place to start is by looking for an Energy Star (
http://tinyurl.com/24pgg ) label. You also can check out the
Department of Energy's recommendations (
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_standby_power.html )
for buying products that use minimal standby power, and use this
database ( http://oahu.lbl.gov/cgi-bin/search_data.pl ) to check how
much standby power certain products use.

Looking for more strategies for saving energy? Here are a few more
energy saving tips (
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Alternative-Energy/2001-10-01/Save-
Energy-and-Money-Now.aspx
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Recent Posts from the Alternative Energy Blog:

January 18 | What's Watt: How Much Electricity Are You Using? - This
week, I've been using a Kill-a-Watt at home. It's a small meter that
costs about $25, and you can use it to measure the electricity
consumption of your appliances and home electronics.

Read more:
http://www.motherearthliving.com/blog/motherearthliving/alternative_energy/Whats_
watt_how_much_electricity_do_you_use_864-1.html

January 11 | Want to learn more about the benefits of compact
fluorescents (CFLs)? Here's a fast explanation of how the new
efficient light bulbs can be better.

Read more:
http://www.motherearthliving.com/blog/motherearthliving/alternative_energy/The-Light-Comes-
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Recent Tips from Mother Earth Living

Best Reading on Renewable Energy
by Heidi Hunt | January 4, 2008
The topic of alternative energy can be confusing. Fortunately, some of
the best minds in the field have condensed their decades of research
and innovation into an easily accessible form -- books.

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Simple Insulation Ideas and Tips
by Jaime Netzer | November 6, 2007
With winter on the way, it's a great time to evaluate the amount of
insulation in your home. Adding insulation is often an easy way to
significantly improve your home's energy efficiency and save money on
heating and cooling bills. If you're short on time for extensive
insulation projects, though, don't worry -- there are simple options
available, too.

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Find Financial Incentives for Renewable Energy
by Aubrey Vaughn | October 12, 2007
Find out how you can afford renewable solar and wind energy. Learn
about state and federal renewable energy incentives with these handy
information resources.

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