Pull the plug

on phantom energy load

Heading out of town for the holiday season? Remember to unplug electronics that draw a phantom energy load. Some gadgets like TVs, phone chargers, gaming consoles and toothbrush chargers use energy when plugged into an outlet––even when they’re not in use.

Source: energy.gov

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