Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game ...

The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eversource is urging customers to be aware of ‘vampire power’ this Halloween season, which can account for up to 10% of a household’s energy use and cost up to $100 ...

As Halloween approaches, PECO is warning customers about a real-life energy drain that could haunt their homes long after the candy’s gone — “vampire energy.” According to the utility, everyday ...

You might assume that when you turn your television or lamp off, it's no longer using electricity, but for a lot of devices, that's not the case. Many home appliances still consume small amounts of ...

Most of us have had the misfortune at one time or another of having to work alongside that guy or gal who sucks every iota of energy out of the room and everyone around them. These so-called energy ...

Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game ...