As I turn the lights of in the office at night I turn my head to give the old PC a nod good night and have to do a double take, did I turn the lights out. With all of the gizmos and gadgets, printers and monitors my office is lit up like Mission Control. And then the thought hits me, "How much money is leaking out of my house through LED lights and Standby Power?".
So I started doing some research, and come to find out, 5% of our bill is spent on standby power. Nationally that averages out to nearly $60 a year. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind having this cash back in my pocket. After a search for solutions I found a few devices that will help reduce Standby power loss and reduce our total energy consumption.
The first device is made by Belkin.
So I started doing some research, and come to find out, 5% of our bill is spent on standby power. Nationally that averages out to nearly $60 a year. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind having this cash back in my pocket. After a search for solutions I found a few devices that will help reduce Standby power loss and reduce our total energy consumption.
The first device is made by Belkin.
Save Energy Automatically
Conserve Smart AV™
Auto-Off Surge Protector
- Control power to 6 devices with your TV's on/off button
- Reduce standby power automatically
Reduce standby power.
Did you know the standby power consumed by your entertainment system when it's not in use is costing you an estimated $76 a year*? Entertainment systems are typically the biggest energy drains in the house, consuming energy 24/7.
One button does it all.
Control power to your whole entertainment system with the push of a button—your TV's power button. Turn off DVD players, VCRs, gaming consoles, receivers, subwoofers and other equipment automatically when you turn off your TV.
Power smart.
The Master Outlet senses when your TV is on or off and controls power to five peripheral outlets for your AV components. Two outlets stay on for devices that need continuous power, like DVRs. That's smart power.The second device is also made by Belkin, and there are a variety of these devices on the market today.
Conserve Valet™
Smart USB Charging Station
- Charge up to 4 devices at once
- Shuts off automatically and eliminates standby power
- Keeps cords neat
Charge smart.
Most chargers continue to use power as long as they're plugged into the wall—even after you unplug your device. The Conserve Valet Smart USB Charging Station lets you charge all of your mobile devices in one convenient place, and automatically shuts off power—including standby power—after devices are fully charged. It even senses when new devices are added so you always get a full charge, and has an innovative cord management system to keep things neat. Keep your devices ready to go, and save energy, too.
But my personal favorite is The Zap Box.
The Zap Box is a proven, legal and certified power-saving invention that, once installed, will instantly save you money.
The Zap Box works seemlessly in the background. Once you install it you'll never need to think about it again. From the second you switch it on, you'll begin lowering your electric bills.Typical savings for an average US household who use air-conditioners, fridges, freezers, washers and dryers are about 10-15%.
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