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Smart power strips are a new energy saving device that you can use to get rid of phantom loads. Things like cable boxes don't need to be on when the TV is off yet still draw wattage. A smart power strip will turn off devices like cable boxes when the TV is off. Here is more about smart power strips.

Some call them phantom loads, others refer to these energy wasters as vampire loads or standby power. Appliances that continue to draw power even when off are responsible for millions of dollars worth of electricity and tons of CO2. Here is how to get rid of phantom loads and save yourself some money.

Phantom loads waste millions of dollars of electricity each year. Also known as standby power or vampire loads, these silent energy wasters need to be eliminated. Here is how to find them.

Some of the top ways to reduce your home energy use.

Smart grid technology will change the way we use and think of power. The smart grid will cut power waste, reduce CO2 emissions and make electricity more reliable and affordable. Here are some of the jobs in smart grid technology.