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In addition to the tips below, visit the Energy Hub for additional tips and tricks and explore energy saving resources for your home.
"Phantom" or "standby" power can account for up to 10% of your home’s energy use. The average Canadian home has 25+ electronic devices that use phantom power, costing approximately $150 a year in wasted electricity. You can fight phantom power and save energy and money with simple steps.
Plug electronic devices into power bars with timers to shut them off automatically. See below for more tips on power bars and what types to look for.
Group electronics that are used together by plugging them into the same power bar (i.e., TV and game console; computer, monitor and printer, etc.)
Unplug cell phone and tablet chargers once devices have finished charging. Up to 50% of the electricity they draw is lost as heat.
Consider installing switched outlets to turn off a group of electronics with the simple flick of a switch.
Disable computer screen savers, as they can use up to twice as much energy. Instead, activate "sleep" mode or unplug the computer entirely.
When purchasing home electronics, look for products certified with the ENERGY STAR® label. They use less energy and typically have built-in power-saving features.
In the bathroom, unplug hair dryers, curling irons or electric shavers when not in use – it is much safer and you will save energy.
If you use a personal video recorder (PVR), check to see if your cable provider offers an ENERGY STAR certified model. Typically, 70 per cent of a PVR’s energy is consumed in standby mode, so it is worth the upgrade.
Plug coffee makers and other small kitchen appliances into power bars with timers so they are only on during hours you typically use them.
Unplug vacuums, power tools and other appliances from chargers once they have finished charging.
Plug office devices into a power bar with a timer to shut off while you are at work or asleep.
Set your entertainment system to shut off automatically when it is not in use.
Set power bars to come on only at night, so devices are charged without drawing more power than necessary.