Quick tips for reducing usage 

• Turn off computers or use “sleep mode” when not in use. It is a common misconception that the equipment will last longer if it is never turned off. This incorrect perception carries over from the days of older mainframe computers.
• Unplug laptop battery chargers when not in use. Even after being fully charged, laptop adapters continue to draw power.
• Many appliances continue to draw power when they are switched off but still plugged in. In the average home, 75 percent of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Unplug the appliance or use the switch on a power strip.

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