Apr 27, 2022
Energy supplier counts cost of devices on standby
UK households could save an average of £147 per year by switching off so-called vampire devices, British Gas research suggests. The Energy Saving Trust said consumers need to consider which devices they leave switched on. Newer devices will be more energy efficient than older ones - newer TVs will have to comply with EU standards on energy efficiency. British Gas energy expert Marc Robson recommends adding devices to an extension lead that can be switched off at night - or using smart plugs that allow you to turn devices off with your phone. A smart meter's in-home display can help to identify how much energy is used at different times of the day, so you can see where energy is wasted.
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