Appliances, lighting and water heating
Reduce the energy consumption of your electronic devices
Beware of phantom power
Many electronic devices sold today are equipped with an instant-start device, which uses electricity whether or not they are running.
To be able to turn on instantaneously, most televisions, for example, consistently draw a small amount of electricity. Similarly, any appliance with a clock, timer, memory, remote control or transformer consumes electricity even if it is turned off. The energy consumed when these devices are turned off is called "phantom power", "vampire power" or "standby power". Although each device uses only a small amount of electricity to be ready to run, the sum of phantom power at the scale of a housing complex can be a considerable energy expenditure.
Use power bars to connect electronic devices such as stereos, video players, computers and peripherals together. This will allow you to turn off all devices simultaneously by pressing a single switch, reducing energy consumption due to phantom power.
Last update: November 5, 2025