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Identify Energy Vampires
Energy vampires are devices that use electricity even when they are turned off. Together they can account for up to 20 percent of your electric bill. Energy vampires even gave Sir Purr, the Carolina Panthers’ mascot, a recent scare. Watch Sir Purr learn about and fight energy vampires in his home!
You can improve your home’s energy savings by identifying and unplugging your energy vampires. Here are some examples of energy vampires:
Wall Warts: Devices – such as cell phone chargers – have a large plug. They consume energy, even when the device to be charged is not attached.
Bricks: Cords used with laptop computers, televisions and some cable TV equipment are often joined in the middle by large black boxes. These “bricks” use energy continuously as long as they remain plugged in.
Other examples are:
Cable/satellite boxes
Digital TV converters
DVR, VCR, DVD players
Mobile/cellular devices
MP3 players
Video game consoles
Standby coffee makers
Devices that turn on instantly via remote control
Devices with standby light or clock
Unplug Energy-Consuming Vampires
It sounds too simple to be true, but unplugging devices when not in use can save you money.
Eliminate Vampires to Make A Difference
By controlling your energy vampires, you can improve your energy savings.
Use energy-saving features commonly built into personal computers.
Plug wall warts and bricks into power strips, and turn them off when not needed. Using “smart” power strips makes it even easier. These power strips automatically cut off power when devices are not in use.
Find Other Energy Savings Tips
Sign up for Online Services for other energy-saving tips and tools. Fill out the Home Energy Survey and receive our Personalized Energy Report (PER)TM, which gives you instant recommendations on how you can save energy and money in your home.
You can improve your home’s energy savings by identifying and unplugging your energy vampires. Here are some examples of energy vampires:
Wall Warts: Devices – such as cell phone chargers – have a large plug. They consume energy, even when the device to be charged is not attached.
Bricks: Cords used with laptop computers, televisions and some cable TV equipment are often joined in the middle by large black boxes. These “bricks” use energy continuously as long as they remain plugged in.
Other examples are:
Cable/satellite boxes
Digital TV converters
DVR, VCR, DVD players
Mobile/cellular devices
MP3 players
Video game consoles
Standby coffee makers
Devices that turn on instantly via remote control
Devices with standby light or clock
Unplug Energy-Consuming Vampires
It sounds too simple to be true, but unplugging devices when not in use can save you money.
Eliminate Vampires to Make A Difference
By controlling your energy vampires, you can improve your energy savings.
Use energy-saving features commonly built into personal computers.
Plug wall warts and bricks into power strips, and turn them off when not needed. Using “smart” power strips makes it even easier. These power strips automatically cut off power when devices are not in use.
Find Other Energy Savings Tips
Sign up for Online Services for other energy-saving tips and tools. Fill out the Home Energy Survey and receive our Personalized Energy Report (PER)TM, which gives you instant recommendations on how you can save energy and money in your home.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Free Paper Shredding and E-Waste Recycling in Durham
“Free Paper Shredding, E-Waste and Christmas tree Recycling Event.
When: Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The event will be held at the Durham Plaza Shopping Center in the old K-Mart parking lot, located at 2000 Avondale Drive, Durham.
What:
*The City will accept nearly all electronic devices with a cord.
This event will not accept large appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners, or any other appliances that contain Freon.
*Free confidential paper shredding will also be provided on site. Paper may contain paper clips and staples; however, hanging file folders will not be accepted.
*Christmas trees will also be accepted at this event. Trees taller than six feet should be cut in half. Residents should also remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, garland, and ornaments, as well as stands, nails, and other hardware.
Why: *Can't get someone to reuse that old computer monitor, that old TV or that broken coffee maker? Take it here and the city will recycle it.”
When: Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The event will be held at the Durham Plaza Shopping Center in the old K-Mart parking lot, located at 2000 Avondale Drive, Durham.
What:
*The City will accept nearly all electronic devices with a cord.
This event will not accept large appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners, or any other appliances that contain Freon.
*Free confidential paper shredding will also be provided on site. Paper may contain paper clips and staples; however, hanging file folders will not be accepted.
*Christmas trees will also be accepted at this event. Trees taller than six feet should be cut in half. Residents should also remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, garland, and ornaments, as well as stands, nails, and other hardware.
Why: *Can't get someone to reuse that old computer monitor, that old TV or that broken coffee maker? Take it here and the city will recycle it.”
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