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ComEd provides tips to help customers avoid energy waste and save money
CHICAGO (October 31, 2017) – Halloween is great time to put a stake in the heart of Power Vampires that are stealing energy in your home.
Power Vampires are electronic devices that draw continuous amounts of electricity whether they are on or off. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household spends $100 per year to power plugged-in electronics and appliances while they are off or in standby mode.
The ComEd Energy Efficiency program offers a variety of rebates and discounts that aim to help customers save energy and money. ComEd's Energy Doctor, George Malek, who is also the director of Energy Efficiency Services, states "Common household appliances like computers and televisions can drain as much as 10 percent of a home's overall energy usage when left plugged in - even when they are not being used. A great way to save, but still keep your devices charged, is to use an advanced power strip, which can help power down electronics when they are not in use."
ComEd offers advanced power strips and other energy efficiency products through its Marketplace, an online store offering instant, point-of-purchase rebates on a curated set of competitively-priced energy management products. Products include smart thermostats, LED light bulbs, advanced power strips and water-saving products.
Here are a few more tips that can help customers close the coffin on Power Vampires:
For more information on energy-saving tips, tools and rebates, visit ComEd.com/HomeSavings for residential customers and ComEd.com/BizSavings for business customers.
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