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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.

Here is a consumer review of the Smart Strip intelligent power strip. These devices save energy by eliminating vampire loads.

If you have an older Directv tuner box you could be wasting money every day from phantom loads or standby power. Here is how to find out if your DirecTV box is wasting energy.