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Phantom load, vampire energy, and standby power are all terms that refer to the consumption of electricity by devices that are switched off but still plugged in. This effect can account for as much as 20% of your electricity bill, and costs the average household over $100 a year. According to the EPA, idle gadgets suck up to $10 billion in energy annually. That's a pretty large strain on the environment.

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