Green Tip

This week's tip is unplug appliances when you're not using them. When appliances are plugged in, they still have energy running through them whether you are using them or not, which is also known as phantom energy or standby power. This phantom power becomes very cumulative and ends up wasting money, electricity, and resources.


A few easy ways to stop phantom energy is to unplug your coffee maker or toaster or phone charger or fan when aren't using them.

Another solution is to get a smart power strip and it does this work for you! For example, it can tell when you "turned off" your computer or DVD player, etc. and will stop sending electricity to that device. When you press on, your device will turn right back on.

Warmly,

Jamie