The US Department of Energy has a fantastic list of ways you can save energy by changing how you use your appliances and electronics.

The easiest thing for you to do is to unplug electronic devices you aren’t using.  Standby power, also known as “phantom load” is the energy that is used by your devices when they are apparently turned off.  Check out this Wikipedia entry for more information on standby power.  Some common examples are your VCR, DVD player, coffee maker, and home computer.

If you are not using these items, it is recommended that you unplug them to prevent from unintentional energy usage.  You’ll be doing yourself and the Earth a favor.

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