I get to the results, it helps to understand why this works in the first place. Most people assume that when they turn a device off, it stops using electricity entirely. That is not true. Any device that remains plugged into an outlet continues drawing a small amount of power even in standby or sleep mode. This ongoing drain is called phantom power, standby power, or — perhaps most memorably — vampire electricity, because it silently sucks energy from your home around the clock without providing any benefit whatsoever.Cooking & Recipes
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, standby power accounts for as much as 5 to 10 percent of a typical household’s total electricity use. Other estimates put phantom loads responsible for up to 20 percent of some home energy bills. The Natural Resources Defense Council found that reducing unnecessary standby power consumption in American homes could save consumers
