FAQ: Vampire Energy

Q: What is vampire energy?

A: Even when turned off, electronics still use energy if they’re plugged into a power outlet. It may not seem like much, but over time, it can really add up. This “vampire energy” is drained by laptop chargers, cell phone chargers, TVs, video game systems, and other electronics. You can help slay these vampires by unplugging devices when they’re fully charged, leaving cords out of the outlets if you won’t be using them for a while, and using power strips that can be switched off.