Identify and disable phantom power and handle power bills
Oakland, California, October 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quiet energy suckers are scattered throughout your home or business, often hidden in plain sight. These invisible electrical drains can silently increase power usage even when appliances and devices are in standby mode or turned off, putting further strain on your energy budget. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) helps identify these costly energy vampires and supports customers with practical ways to reduce energy consumption and save money on their monthly bills. Masu.
Many of the appliances and devices used by customers are constantly connected to a power source. But these always-on appliances and electronics account for nearly a quarter of a customer’s annual electricity bill and can add up to $100 to the average American household’s electricity bill. there is. 200 dollars One year. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the energy wasted across the country is equivalent to brewing 234 cups of coffee every day for a year.
The biggest ghoul that consumes a lot of electricity:
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tv set
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Smart speaker/smart home device
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cell phone/tablet charger
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modem/internet router
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game machine
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desktop computers and laptops
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Countertop kitchen appliances: coffee maker, kettle, microwave
These small free and low-cost changes can help reduce your energy usage and give you peace of mind when every little bit of savings is important to you.
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Unplug your device when not in use
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Use advanced power strips
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Please turn off the lights when you leave the room
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Upgrade to an Energy Star® certified appliance
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Use PG&E’s free energy and money-saving online tools, Home Energy Checkup and Energy Action Guide.
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Sign up for HomeIntel. The free program for PG&E customers with smart meters includes a free Smart Audit account and a personal energy coach.
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Use the Kill A Watt® Meter. This is a device that plugs into the wall to read the energy being consumed by electrical equipment.
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Use a plug load logger. A device that measures and records power and energy consumption and provides time-stamped information for further analysis.
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Kill A Watt® meters and plug load loggers are available to borrow from the PG&E Energy Center’s Tool Lending Library (shipping charges may apply). Or check availability at your local library. The device can also be purchased at your local hardware store or online.
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A comprehensive home idle load self-diagnosis and action guide can also be found here.
DIY toolkit to increase energy efficiency
Did you know that an energy-efficient DIY tool kit can help you reduce your energy bills and save money? With an investment of less than 200 dollars Using energy-efficient materials can save customers hundreds of dollars a year on energy bills.
