Preventing Phantom Power from Taking a Bite out of Your Budget This National Clean Energy Month
PR Newswire•26/10/2026•13:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Up to 10% of household electricity bills may come from standby power
- ➤U.S. households spend $100 annually powering unused electronics, according to DOE
- ➤HomeIntel participants save an average of $200 annually on energy costs
- ➤PG&E serves more than 16 million people across Northern and Central California
Expert Statements
David Poster, PG&E director of building electrification and energy efficiency
“Small energy drains can add up over time. One of the best places to start is with older appliances you rarely use. In many cases, the older the appliance, the greater the opportunity for energy savings.”
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