Electronics can use energy when not in use

Home electronics represent a significant portion of your energy use

The Energy Information Agency's 2006 Annual Energy Outlook reported that the average home has roughly two TVs, a VCR, a DVD player and three telephones. Together with the major appliances in your home, these items can consume up to 25% of your total energy used and your total monthly bill.

Click here to use this free, online calculator from the CEA to find out what that means to you.

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