"Having endured several of them this season, I'm always searching for ways to cut back on energy use. There are many little things you can do that can shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know you can save 3% for every 1°F increase in your thermostat? As a fan of data, I've looked into multiple quantifiable ways to save energy and how these translate into saving money."
"Unplugging a single device when not in use isn't going to save you a bucket of cash. But unplugging multiple devices adds up quickly to help you save, especially when you make a habit of it. Here are the devices you should unplug when they're not in use, and how doing so could save you almost $200 a year, depending on your local rates."
"It's easy to forget to unplug TVs that aren't in daily use, but it happens more often than you'd think. This is especially true if you have a TV in a guest room or common area that isn't often occupied. Simply unplugging your TVs when not in use could save you between $2 and $6 a year for each one. As soon as I learned this, I ran to unplug my guest room and office TV."
Energy prices have risen across the US, driven higher by record summer heat and widespread heat waves. Small behavioral changes can shave dollars from monthly electricity bills. Raising the thermostat by 1°F can reduce energy use by about 3%. Unplugging idle devices prevents standby power draw; cumulatively this can approach almost $200 annual savings depending on local rates. Idle TVs can cost $2–$6 per year each, and idle printers about $3–$8 per year, consuming roughly 2–6 watts when idle. Regularly disconnecting TVs, gaming consoles, office equipment, and small appliances cuts energy waste and lowers costs.
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