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In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics and appliances is consumed while the products are turned off. This can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance.
Depending on your budget, you have plenty of options to cut energy costs at your disposal -- from minor tweaks to major renovations. Rather than continuing to throw money at the utility companies, consider these ways to lower your bills. (For related reading, see article: Ways To Slash Your Home Energy Bill.) #1.