Ghostly Power: Phantom Energy Is Sneaking Into Your Home and Draining Your Wallet!
Delmarva Power warns customers about phantom energy - the power consumed by devices when they appear off but continue drawing electricity. Common sources include smartphone chargers, computers, kitchen appliances, and gaming consoles. To combat this hidden energy drain, the company recommends using power strips with on/off switches, unplugging fully charged devices, switching to LED bulbs that use 75% less energy, and utilizing online energy management tools through My Account. Maryland customers can access Zoe, the Good Energy Guide, while both Delaware and Maryland customers can find energy-saving tips at delmarva.com/WaysToSave.
Delmarva Power avverte i clienti riguardo al consumo fantasma - l'energia consumata dai dispositivi quando sembrano spenti ma continuano a prelevare elettricità. Le fonti comuni includono i caricatori per smartphone, i computer, gli elettrodomestici da cucina e le console per giochi. Per contrastare questo spreco energetico nascosto, l'azienda raccomanda di utilizzare ciabatte con interruttori on/off, scollegare i dispositivi completamente carichi, passare a lampadine LED che consumano il 75% in meno di energia e utilizzare strumenti di gestione dell'energia online attraverso My Account. I clienti del Maryland possono accedere a Zoe, la Good Energy Guide, mentre sia i clienti del Delaware che del Maryland possono trovare suggerimenti per il risparmio energetico su delmarva.com/WaysToSave.
Delmarva Power advierte a los clientes sobre la energía fantasma - la energía consumida por los dispositivos cuando parecen estar apagados pero continúan consumiendo electricidad. Las fuentes comunes incluyen cargadores de teléfonos inteligentes, computadoras, electrodomésticos de cocina y consolas de juegos. Para combatir este drenaje de energía oculto, la compañía recomienda usar regletas con interruptores de encendido/apagado, desconectar los dispositivos completamente cargados, cambiar a bombillas LED que utilizan un 75% menos de energía y utilizar herramientas de gestión de energía en línea a través de My Account. Los clientes de Maryland pueden acceder a Zoe, la Good Energy Guide, mientras que los clientes de Delaware y Maryland pueden encontrar consejos para ahorrar energía en delmarva.com/WaysToSave.
델마르바 파워는 고객에게 유령 에너지에 대해 경고합니다 - 장치가 꺼진 것처럼 보일 때 소비되는 전력으로, 여전히 전기를 끌어다 쓰고 있습니다. 일반적인 출처로는 스마트폰 충전기, 컴퓨터, 주방 기기 및 게임 콘솔이 있습니다. 이 숨겨진 에너지 소모를 방지하기 위해, 회사는 온/오프 스위치가 있는 전원 스트립을 사용하고, 완전히 충전된 장치를 플러그를 뽑고, 에너지를 75% 적게 사용하는 LED 전구로 전환하며, My Account를 통해 온라인 에너지 관리 도구를 활용할 것을 권장합니다. 메릴랜드 고객은 좋은 에너지 가이드인 조에(Zoe)에 접근할 수 있으며, 델라웨어 및 메릴랜드 고객은 delmarva.com/WaysToSave에서 에너지 절약 팁을 찾을 수 있습니다.
Delmarva Power met en garde les clients contre l'énergie fantôme - l'énergie consommée par des dispositifs lorsqu'ils semblent éteints mais continuent à tirer de l'électricité. Les sources courantes incluent les chargeurs de smartphones, les ordinateurs, les appareils de cuisine et les consoles de jeux. Pour lutter contre cette consommation d'énergie cachée, la société recommande d'utiliser des multiprises avec des interrupteurs marche/arrêt, de débrancher les appareils complètement chargés, de passer à des ampoules LED qui consomment 75 % d'énergie en moins, et d'utiliser des outils de gestion de l'énergie en ligne via My Account. Les clients du Maryland peuvent accéder à Zoe, le Good Energy Guide, tandis que les clients du Delaware et du Maryland peuvent trouver des conseils pour économiser de l'énergie sur delmarva.com/WaysToSave.
Delmarva Power warnt die Kunden vor Phantomenergie - der Energie, die von Geräten verbraucht wird, wenn sie ausgeschaltet erscheinen, aber weiterhin Strom ziehen. Häufige Quellen sind Smartphone-Ladegeräte, Computer, Küchengeräte und Spielkonsolen. Um diesen verborgenen Energieverbrauch zu bekämpfen, empfiehlt das Unternehmen die Verwendung von Mehrfachsteckdosen mit Ein/Aus-Schaltern, das Trennen vollständig aufgeladener Geräte, den Wechsel zu LED-Lampen, die 75 % weniger Energie verbrauchen, und die Nutzung von Online-Energiemanagement-Tools über My Account. Kunden aus Maryland können auf Zoe, den Good Energy Guide, zugreifen, während sowohl Kunden aus Delaware als auch aus Maryland Energiespartipps unter delmarva.com/WaysToSave finden können.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 6, 2024 / Delmarva Power
As darkness descends earlier and the autumn chill sets in, there's something lurking in our homes, draining energy and running up your electric bill - phantom energy!
Phantom energy, also known as vampire energy or standby power, is the energy consumed by devices when they appear off but still draw power. Take a peek around your home and you'll find a number of devices that may be impacting your energy bill. Examples of where phantom energy commonly lurks include:
Smart phone chargers
Computers and printers
Small kitchen appliances
Gaming consoles
Here are a few tips keep phantom energy at bay and reduce your energy costs:
Use a power strip with an on/off switch to completely power down electronics around your home when not in use.
Unplug your smart phone charger, laptop or other electronic devices once they are fully charged.
Scare ghouls away with energy-efficient LED bulbs, which last longer and use up to 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs.
Manage your bill on My Account. Online energy management tools show you how much energy you are using. The bill to date feature lets you know what your bill costs are to date at any time during the month. You can also get tips based on your energy saving goals.
Delmarva Power Maryland customers can also get assistance from Zoe, the Good Energy Guide, by visiting delmarva.com/goodenergy. Zoe walks customers through Delmarva Power's energy efficiency offerings to help customers in Maryland save energy and money.
Delmarva Power Delaware and Maryland customers can learn more about energy saving options at delmarva.com/WaysToSave.
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