Colleen Leer’s Post

🧛♂️🎃👻Happy Halloween!👻🎃🧛♂️ “Do you know where the energy vampires are in your house? 🧛 These so called "vampires" are appliances that continue to use energy event after you have turned them off or are idling. Some of these unused appliances could be costing you and your family hundreds of dollars per year in energy usage! Eliminating energy vampires is one of the most cost effective ways to reduce your energy bill. Common energy vampires are TVs, cable boxes, gaming consoles, printers, computer chargers, toasters, coffee makers, printers, etc. You can easily save a few dollars on your electric bill by following a few steps to end the drain of energy vampires. -Unplug electronic devices when not in use - after you make your toast or coffee in the morning, unplug it! -Use power strips, rather than plugging directly into the wall. A power strip has an on/off button that makes it easer than ever to reduce electric usage. -Use the energy saving features on your devices. Put your computer in "sleep mode" rather than an illuminated screen saver. -Switch to energy efficient devices or appliances that have an Energy Star labels, these devices have a lower standby consumption and use less energy than a general appliance. Learn more ways you can save on electric usage at eweb.org/saveenergy.”