planetgreen.discovery.com — Vampire power is the energy sucked by plugged-in appliances that are on standby mode or otherwise turned off. Here are 8 common examples where people can save money and reduce carbon emissions by simply taking the time to turn off these appliances and devices when not in use.
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Closed AccountApr 9, 2009
Colour me surprised!
Closed AccountApr 9, 2009
They already want me to turn off my computer, they might as well go and say things like the fridge or just to turn of all the circuit breakers in my house when I'm not using anything in those rooms.
differentangleApr 9, 2009
The 88.7 part was a joke, or at least I though it was funny :)
deademeryApr 13, 2009
Yes, but we can still agree that the surge protector still draws electricty from the outlet, which wastes a small amount.