"There are many small things you can do to shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond simply switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know that you can save 3% on cooling costs for every 1°F decrease in your thermostat setting? As a fan of data, I've explored multiple quantifiable ways to save energy and how these methods translate into financial savings."
"Unplugging a single device when not in use won't save you a significant amount of money. However, unplugging multiple devices can add up quickly to help you save, especially when you make it a habit. Here are the devices you should unplug when they're not in use, and how doing so could save you almost $200 a year, depending on your local rates."
"Simply unplugging your TVs when not in use could save you between $2 and $6 a year for each one. As soon as I learned this, I ran to unplug my guest room and office TV. Similarly, a printer left plugged in can cost between $3 and $8 a year when idle. One can consume between 2W and 6W when not in use, adding another good savings option."
Record-breaking summer heat and rising energy prices have increased household electricity costs. Small behavioral changes can meaningfully lower those bills, such as reducing thermostat settings by 1°F to save about 3% on cooling costs. Unplugging multiple idle devices—like TVs, gaming consoles, printers, coffee makers, and mini-fridges—prevents standby power draw and can cumulatively save significant money, potentially approaching $200 annually depending on local rates. Individual idle devices typically cost only a few dollars per year (for example, $2–$6 for TVs and $3–$8 for printers), but forming unplugging habits multiplies those savings across a household.
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