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Energy Vampire Calculator

Don't be a sucker

Even when they aren't switched to the "on" position, energy vampires - TVs, laptops, cellphones, chargers and even coffee makers - are slowly draining electricity and money from your wallet.

According to the Department of Energy, vampire loads are responsible for approximately 5% of the energy consumed in the United States, costing electric customers more than $3 billion each year. Turn off your lights at night to see where some of the energy vampires lurk. Standby lights are the telltale signs that your power is slowly draining, even though the product isn't in use.
Which of these energy vampires do you have plugged in?
computer display

Computer Display

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

audio system

Audio Mini System

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

coffee maker

Coffee Maker

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

cd player

CD Player

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

power tool

Cordless Power Tool

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

dvd player

DVD Player

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

dvr

DVR

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

cable box

Digital Cable Box

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

desktop

Desktop Computer Including Peripherals

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

laptop

Laptop

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

printer

Printer

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

game console

Game Console

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

microwave

Microwave

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

vcr

VCR

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

mobile charger

Mobile Charger

Avg. kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

Total kWh/year

0

Energy cost/year

$0.00

Duke Energy's average rate for all jurisdictions: $0.10 per kWh Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory http://eetd.lbl.gov/and http://standby.lbl.gov/summary-table.html

Slay Your Energy Vampires

The average U.S household spends $100 a year on plugged-in electronics they aren't using. Spooky, right? Tell us what you've got, and we'll show you how much you could save by pulling the plug.

More ways to save

More ways to save

Check your outlets for energy suckers now, and come to us for more ways to treat yourself to energy savings.