Five Percent of U.S. Electricity Wasted By "Vampire" Electronics
You may not know it, but your electronics use electricity even when they're "off." Most home electronics, including your microwave, TV, and DVD player, continue to consume small amounts of power even after you're done using them. Why? Because rather than switch off all electronic circuits, gadgets and devices often switch into "standby" mode. This small amount of power adds up over time. ...









