- Tip:
If the refrigerator or freezer is just 10 degrees colder than
necessary your energy consumption could be 25% higher.
- Tip:
A surprising number of electronic devices are consuming
electricity when not in use, even when the switch is turned
off - these are called "phantom loads."
- Tip:
Use a power strip to make it easier to turn electronics on and
off.
- Fact:
Electrical appliances, lighting, and refrigeration can account
for 43% or more of your household energy consumption.
- Tip:
A 6-inch pan on an 8-inch burner wastes more than 40% of the
heat produced by the burner or element.
- Fact:
Phantom loads include such things as digital clocks, instant-on
TVs, DVD/VCR players, computers and small plug-in transformers that
charge cell phones, batteries, etc.
