ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2-8 What is ‘STANDBY’ POWER? Many electric devices continue to use electricity when turned off; this is known as ‘standby’ power. Typically, devices that use standby power have a remote control, internal clock, continuous display or charging function. The five biggest users of standby power in a typical home are: 1. Digital cable box with personal video recorder (PVR) ($34/year in standby losses) 2. Subwoofer ($8/year in standby losses) 3. Audio mini-system ($7/year in standby losses) 4. Television (rear projection) ($5/year in standby losses) 5. DVD/VCR ($4/year in standby losses) It is estimated that standby power accounts for up to 10% (60kWh per month) of electricity usage in the average home. Some solutions to reduce or eliminate standby power in your home are: >plug electrical devices into power bars, especially computers and entertainment systems. Once you’re finished using them, turn off the power bar, >unplug devices that aren’t in use – especially if you’re going on vacation.
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