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Home Energy Monitors
There’s no shortage of evidence for the theory that when we know we’re being watched, we become more conscious of our behavior—we even change our behavior in turn.
It doesn’t have to be a person watching; it could be a computerized device, or even a mirror that provides us with an immediate reflection of our own habits. On this basis, real-time monitors that display the amount of energy we’re consuming serve as non-invasive behavior modifiers to encourage us to cut back on wastefulness.
Energy Star Labeling
Labeling systems help standardize the qualifications and quality of green products, as well as helping consumers know what’s what.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Star label has become one of the most ubiquitous and trusted symbols for guiding people toward environmentally responsible appliances and electronics. Energy Star now has an interactive website where you can explore ways to become more energy efficient in each room of your home.
Vampire Power
Probably the most evocative term among the otherwise technocratic energy vocabulary, vampire power is the continuous current that appliances and electronics draw from an outlet even when turned off.
As long as the plug is in the wall, trace amounts of energy seep in to maintain standby mode, taking with it trace amounts of your bank account and slowly increasing your energy bill. In order to prevent electrical goods from sucking unnecessary juice, they must either be unplugged or plugged into power strips that have an on/off switch. Eliminating this energy drain can reduce bills by up to 10 percent.
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