 Electricity Conservation Did you know that "energy vampires" in your home are using electricity even when they're turned "off"? This wasted extra electricity costs consumers more than $5.8 billion annually and sends more than 87 billion pounds of heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. Some of the biggest energy wasters in most homes are the adapters that come with rechargeable battery-powered cordless phones, cell phones, digital cameras and music players, power tools, and other electronic devices. Most draw power whenever they’re plugged into an outlet, regardless of whether the device battery is fully charged—or even connected. Other culprits include appliances or electronic equipment with standby capability (such as televisions and computer monitors), a remote control, and/or a digital clock display (such as microwaves, DVD players, and stereo systems). What can you do to slay the energy vampires? Use a smart power strip that automatically stops all energy flow to your peripheral devices (monitor, printer, DVD player, game stations, etc.) when you turn off the main device (your computer or TV). The power saved on the peripherals alone can pay for itself in 3 to 4 months on average! SPECIAL REBATE on Smart Strip Power Strips |