REALITY CHECK ANALYSIS
VAMPIRE ELECTRONICS: HOW MUCH POWER DO THESE DEVICES RE ALLY DRAIN?
Can you save £££s by switching off appliances at the mains, as suggested by some headlines?
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“The European Union has regulations on standby consumption of electronic devices in order to minimise the amount of electricity being used on standby”
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In April, British Gas published a report claiming households could save an average £147 per year on their energy bills by switching off devices that drain power when left on standby.
The finding sparked the latest conversation about so-called ‘vampire electronics’ – devices that consume electricity when they’re on standby mode or at other times you may not think they are – such as phone chargers plugged in at the wall but not connected to a phone, which will add a few pence to your bill.