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Vampire electronics (standby load) are a bigger problem than you realize...
It’s a misconception that when your devices are turned off, they stop drawing power. Even when a phone or tablet charger is not connected to the device, it still draws electricity while connected to an outlet.
![Almost all electronics use standby energy](https://brenergy.s3.amazonaws.com/files/1/2021/10-oct/facts-block-1b.jpg)
![Standby energy costs $19 billion per year nationwide](https://brenergy.s3.amazonaws.com/files/1/2021/10-oct/facts-block-2b.jpg)
![Ths amounts to $165 annually per household](https://brenergy.s3.amazonaws.com/files/1/2021/10-oct/facts-block-3b.jpg)
Tip: Use an energy efficient power strip
Smart power strips can actually cut power off and save energy since they are able to detect when a device is in standby mode. Installing a smart power strips is a quick and easy way to start saving money while making your household a little more energy efficient. Make sure it's an efficient power strip, a standard version.
*Sources cited from Energy.gov, HowStuffWorks.com, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Natural Resources Defense Council.