Use power bars.
In most houses in Canada, from 5% to 10% of the energy consumed is used to keep appliances in “stand-by” mode (Office of Energy Efficiency). It’s easy to save energy and reduce GHG emissions by simply turning these devices off completely.
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The stand-by mode on computers, printers and other electronics consumes energy. A power bar can be used to quickly and easily cut power to these devices, saving energy.
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Some power bars also have a surge protection feature, which can help prolong the lifespan of your electronics and reduce electronic waste.