I know, I know. You are wondering the big question that is on everyone's mind. It's the biggest question of the century and stopping it may be one of the keys to saving the world.
The question...
What are 'vampire electronics'? Hmmmm. Am I going to tell you what they are? In the immortal words spoken on Saturday Night Live in mockery of an unmentioned Vice Presidential candidate this election, "You betcha!"
You know that little red light in the corner of your TV that stays on even when it's off? Or how about the clock on your cable receiver? What about the little green light on the speakers that are hooked up to your computer?
All of these things are 'vampire electronics' and they constantly burn through electricity. I bet you didn't know that the little light on the TV burns between $30-150 per year in electricity. Multiply this by the number of items that have the whole 'vampire' thing going and your bill is crazy.
Let's say you have five items in your apartment that all have a little light that constantly burns. Let's just figure that each one burns about $50 of electricity each year. You could save yourself $250 per year, just by making sure these items are plugged into a surge protector or power strip that you can turn off when you aren't using them. Tack this on-top of the amount you would save if you turned off your computer anytime you weren't going to use it for a few days or actually unplugged your PS5 (or whatever the current platform is when you read this) when you aren't using it and you would be getting in great shape on your electric bill.
The great thing is, though, that if you cut down on your use of 'vampire electronics' you will also do a small part in saving the environment. If everyone was conscious of these little items, there is no telling on the positive effect that it would have on the environment and could keep us from getting to the dreaded...six degree difference!
The only 'vampire electronic' item that should exist in your household is your alarm clock...and even that should be run on renewable batteries!
