A major energy waster is the"Phantom Load".
Phantom load is referred to the power consumed by any device while it is switched off or kept on standby.
Many domestic appliances consume power when they are nominally off. Stereos, Computer Screens and television sets are examples. The phantom load can be caused by miniature transformers that convert AC electricity into DC electricity and is also caused by devices which feature small LEDs or other indicators that they still have power; these indicators obviously use power themselves.
A great way to reduce the phantom load is to close the lights right before you go to sleep or leave the office and check for any LED lights or sounds of active appliances. By doing that night stroll you make sure that your home appliances such as your printer, speakers and DVD player are also having a good night sleep rather then working quietly on enhancing your electricity bills.
Sounds exagerated? If you left your printer on standby before getting a good night sleep she would work unnecesserily for 6-8 hours. Same goes for your radio, stereo, computer, computer screen, TV, VCR, DVD and list goes on...
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