10 Easy Ways to Save on Energy at Home

Want to cut energy cost at home? follow these simple tips: 1. Minimize Phantom Loads The term “phantom load” refers to the energy that an appliance or electronic device consumes when it is not actually turned on. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), “In the average home, 75 percent of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.” A report from the University of California Berkeley says that phantom loads account for about 6 percent of all national residential electricity…

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