Energy prices have risen across the US, worsened by record summer heat and heat waves. Increasing the thermostat by 1°F can reduce energy use by about 3%. Small actions beyond turning off lights can shave dollars off monthly bills. Unplugging multiple idle devices compounds savings and could reduce annual costs by nearly $200 depending on local rates. Idle TVs typically consume enough standby power to cost $2–$6 per year each; printers can cost $3–$8 per year when idle. Gaming consoles may draw 1.5W–10W in standby, costing up to about $1 per month.
There are many little things you can do that can shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know you can save 3% for every 1°F increase in your thermostat? As a fan of data, I've looked into multiple quantifiable ways to save energy and how these translate into saving money.
Unplugging a single device when not in use isn't going to save you a bucket of cash. But unplugging multiple devices adds up quickly to help you save, especially when you make a habit of it. Here are the devices you should unplug when they're not in use, and how doing so could save you almost $200 a year, depending on your local rates.
It's easy to forget to unplug TVs that aren't in daily use, but it happens more often than you'd think. This is especially true if you have a TV in a guest room or common area that isn't often occupied. Simply unplugging your TVs when not in use could save you between $2 and $6 a year for each one. As soon as I learned this, I ran to unplug my guest room and office TV.
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