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Feb 16, 2021 1:20 PM
Electric companies in the central United States are asking customers to do what they can to reduce demand on the overloaded power grid– and you may be able to conserve without noticing a change.
Information from Bright Energy Solutions says 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while they are turned off.
To avoid “phantom loads,” MRES recommends unplugging items such TVs, phone chargers, DVD players, etc.
Other energy conservation tips include:
turn your thermostat down a few degrees
delay the use of large appliances
turn off unnecessary lights
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