Phantom Power 101
Phantom power is the energy used by devices that are ______ even when they’re turned off.
What is plugged in?
Switching to this type of lightbulb saves energy and money.
What are LED bulbs?
Turning this off when leaving your desk can save a surprising amount of energy.
What is a computer monitor?
Percentage of a home's electricity bill that can come from phantom power.
What is up to 10%?
This common household appliance uses phantom power to keep its clock running.
What is a microwave?
This household appliance uses the most energy annually.
What is a clothes dryer (or refrigerator)?
Encouraging this practice can reduce both paper and energy use.
What is double-sided printing?
Typical number of watts used by a device on standby.
What is 1–10 watts?
Another name for phantom power.
What is standby power?
You can save energy by washing clothes in this.
What is cold water?
To save energy in the office, turn off this device at the end of the day instead of leaving it on standby.
What is a printer?
The typical amount of energy, in watts, used by a TV screen on standby.
What is 1 to 5 watts?
A fully charged ______ left plugged in draws no phantom power.
What is a laptop?
A programmable one of these can help lower heating and cooling costs.
What is a thermostat?
This type of meeting can reduce travel-related emissions and office energy use.
What is a virtual meeting?
Number of hours per day you should ideally unplug devices when not in use.
What is 8 hours or more?
This is one way to eliminate phantom power from electronics.
What is using a power bar or unplugging devices?
Closing or opening these at the right time of day helps regulate your home’s temperature.
What are blinds or curtains?
Energy-efficient offices use this type of lighting sensor.
What are motion sensors or occupancy sensors?
Energy Star certified products can use this % less energy than standard models.
What is 10–50% less?