Laptop Computer

Surely, you’ve noticed that brick on your laptop’s cord by now. Ever wonder what it’s for? Well, that nifty device is there to suck energy continuously, even when your laptop is turned off. Simply doing this won’t save you any money, so a better idea is to simply unplug the whole thing entirely when you’re not using it.

With an average wattage of 25 watts, you could save $26 a year doing this.

Video Game System

Video game systems may seem harmless, but there are many reasons behind their vampiric tendencies. Their ‘instant on’ mode sucks energy in order to ensure a quick and easy turn on process. What’s more, they remain connected to the network even when they’re not in use.

Disable the instant on mode and make sure to unplug the system once you’re done using it, saving $38 a year since their average wattage sits at 36 watts.

By the way! Did you know that the E.U. has disabled the instant mode? Since Europe has standby energy standards, Europeans do not experience the same energy waste problems as us in the U.S.