If you are not using your microwave, ensure it’s completely switched off. Simply powering the clock can use more energy than heating your food! It’s another example of one of those standby energy guzzlers!

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Our electronic devices suck power even when we’re not using them. It’s called “Vampire Power”. A quick and easy way to cut down on this excess usage is to connect multiple devices to a power strip/surge protector. Then, at night or when you leave the house, you have only one switch to flick that will cut down on your usage immensely. Check out this chart to figure out how much excess energy your electronics use.

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