Electronics tips

Shut down energy waste

Consumer electronic products are responsible for approximately 15% of today's household electricity use. You can reduce that energy use and your bill with a little know-how.

ENERGY STAR® certified home electronics

Improve energy efficient by purchasing ENERGY STAR®. Start with your most-used electronics, such as computers and televisions, to save most quickly.

Savings: 30-65% annually

Home energy management system

Integrate a smart thermostat, power sockets and power strips into a single energy control system to save energy. Then manage your electronics along with lights and air conditioning from anywhere through an app or website.

Savings: 10-30% annually

Power strips

Many electronics draw a small amount of power even when switched off. Stop energy waste by plugging related items into a smart power strip, then shut them off with one switch.

Savings: $100 annually

Power-management settings

Adjust power-management settings on computers so monitors go into sleep mode — or turn them off manually when not in use. Turn off the monitor if away for 20 minutes or more and shut down the computer if gone for two hours or more.

Savings: Up to 70%


Determine your potential savings with our electric appliance calculator.