Slay Vampire Appliances Lurking in Your Home this Halloween

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The press release from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) highlights the issue of 'energy vampires' in homes, which contribute to an additional 10% increase in monthly electricity bills, costing Americans an extra $100-$200 annually. It provides a room-by-room guide to identify and mitigate these energy drains, including advice on unplugging appliances and using smart power strips. The release encourages residents to be proactive in reducing energy consumption, especially as Halloween approaches. For more tips, the release directs readers to further energy-saving resources.

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Find the Energy Vampires Sucking Up Energy to Reduce Usage and Save Money

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Halloween is near, so you’d better beware of vampires.

But it is not your blood these vampires are after – it’s your energy bill. Vampire appliances lurk in your home, sucking up electricity day and night. This energy suck can add an extra 10% to your monthly utility bill, increasing the average American household’s annual electric bill by $100- $200.

Pressing the off button on an appliance or electronic devices doesn’t mean it stops drawing power. Energy vampires are appliances and devices that still use energy while powered down and they are all over your home.

Stopping an energy vampire doesn’t require a wooden stake or a braid of garlic. It just takes a little awareness of where they might be lurking.

Here’s a Room-By Room Guide to Find the Energy Vampires Sucking Up Electricity

• Kitchen
  • Most appliances with a digital clock are constantly sucking power to keep the time and displays running. Unplug coffee makers, microwaves, and toaster ovens when not in use.

• Living room
  • Flatscreen, TVs – are the most unquenchable. The cable box, game consoles, stereos and DVD players also are huge consumers of standby power. Install a smart power strip to make saving energy easy.

• Home office
  • Change the setting on the home computer and unplug the laser printer as well as laptops when not in use.

• Bedrooms
  • Look out for alarm clocks (anything with a LED display is a vampire), unplug cell phone and other electronic chargers when not in use.

• Garage
  • When finished charging, unplug electric drills, saws, screwdrivers, and other tools.

Tap into the Halloween spirit by spooking energy vampires into giving your utility bill a treat! For even more ways to reduce energy use, check out our energy-saving tips.

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company

FAQ

What are energy vampires according to PCG's press release?

Energy vampires are appliances and devices that consume electricity even when they are powered down, contributing to higher utility bills.

How much can energy vampires increase an average household's electric bill?

Energy vampires can add an extra 10% to monthly utility bills, costing the average household an additional $100-$200 annually.

What tips does PCG provide to reduce energy consumption in the home?

The release suggests unplugging appliances with digital clocks, using smart power strips, and unplugging devices when not in use.

When was the press release about energy vampires published?

The press release was published around Halloween.

What company is behind the energy-saving tips in the press release?

The energy-saving tips are provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG).