tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post7180945235987765599..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 47: Reducing Energy Use While We Sleep!Kelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-47905588090838403452012-09-17T19:00:03.504-04:002012-09-17T19:00:03.504-04:00It actually still draws energy... it's called ...It actually still draws energy... it's called "phantom energy". It's very minimal (WAY less than what you were using before), but it is still using a tiny amount of energy. I doubt you'd see the difference on an energy bill.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788447051554196780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-50601769319534899282012-09-09T20:51:59.714-04:002012-09-09T20:51:59.714-04:00We noticed a big difference in our energy bill whe...We noticed a big difference in our energy bill when we started turning of "energy suckers" at night. Our bill dropped about $30 per month! The biggie for us was leaving the laptop or desktop computers running. We don't do THAT anymore! Hope your bill goes down, too - it's a nice benefit of being green :)FarmMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145743852674369920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-49477148511419616762012-09-09T18:08:38.217-04:002012-09-09T18:08:38.217-04:00Found them on amazon. Going to order a couple. Tha...Found them on amazon. Going to order a couple. Thanks for the idea!cleverpiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594984726123772131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-25026851204324318702012-09-07T15:59:11.239-04:002012-09-07T15:59:11.239-04:00When we started doing this, I noticed a difference...When we started doing this, I noticed a difference on the next bill, and thereafter. Then we got lax about it, but we are about to get rid of the TV/satellite/Wii, which stay plugged in and the power strip on all the time, so I expect to see a difference again. It's exciting when you can do something so small and see a real difference from it!Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204540080967572782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-34880537990118627282012-09-07T12:33:11.082-04:002012-09-07T12:33:11.082-04:00The biggest ones are washer and dryer, we are unpl...The biggest ones are washer and dryer, we are unplugging those every time we are done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-44195578798782054042012-09-07T11:25:22.851-04:002012-09-07T11:25:22.851-04:00Just wanted to let you know I am addicted to your ...Just wanted to let you know I am addicted to your blog! Good for you making these changes. I am working on reducing clutter this year, and it sure isn't easy. When I read your post about the throw pillows I cringed. Good job!AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410405751764955672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-48594878026831726362012-09-07T11:15:19.178-04:002012-09-07T11:15:19.178-04:00That's neat!That's neat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-77198144700205207342012-09-07T10:56:51.882-04:002012-09-07T10:56:51.882-04:00Way to go, Kelly!!! This - of all - is one thing i...Way to go, Kelly!!! This - of all - is one thing in which we Europeans seem to be ahead of you: We've installed those switch plugs years ago. Someone said we could spare 1 atomic power plant in Germany if every german household would use them - there's about 80 million of us and it's up to you to translate this to Canadian or US population. ;-)Well, Germans are known to be somewhat paranoid about nuclear power, but I really prefer living without it!<br />Dütt un Datthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868896992697511944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-10808373676496355292012-09-06T21:05:34.104-04:002012-09-06T21:05:34.104-04:00We're doing this and we noticed the difference...We're doing this and we noticed the difference in the next bill - $30 less :) but we were cutting back thru the day alsoTubbah @ Organising: My Crazy Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554447717968747888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-40567499597470853132012-09-06T17:48:05.204-04:002012-09-06T17:48:05.204-04:00Where do you find them? I love that idea. Where do you find them? I love that idea. cleverpiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594984726123772131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-71055513579308296072012-09-06T13:28:59.534-04:002012-09-06T13:28:59.534-04:00I have tried to talk my husband into doing this. ...I have tried to talk my husband into doing this. I just can't seem to convince him! Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096082663723665916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-89646285814765369782012-09-06T13:14:07.830-04:002012-09-06T13:14:07.830-04:00already doing it!!! I think I noticed a difference...already doing it!!! I think I noticed a difference in our bill..and especially when we forget to (especially when we go away and forget...bad homeowners:o/)<br /><br />Leah..I think we got some of those from our electric company (if anyone has First Energy, they do a home audit and send you a bunch of free energy saving things..like those outlets.) The problem for us is, I must not know how they work because we can only use 3 of the 5 or 6 outlets and 2 are only when the primary one is being used. Maybe I need to look it up??Amy and Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04801627477318576972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-53533542771994551732012-09-06T12:22:17.466-04:002012-09-06T12:22:17.466-04:00IF anyone is interested there are these power bars...IF anyone is interested there are these power bars we have them, they have like a primary plug, where you plug your tv, then they have secondary plugs that will only draw power if the primary unit is on. Therefore when we turn off the tv the PS3, stereo and any other devices will turn off. They are a little bit more expensive than a regular power bar but you dont have to worry about forgetting to turn it off if the small details of life slip your mind as they do mine.<br /><br />Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067522602007002583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-71406306561688298122012-09-06T11:50:31.998-04:002012-09-06T11:50:31.998-04:00I used to leave my laptop plugged in all the time,...I used to leave my laptop plugged in all the time, even when it was turned off. The converter box on the cord stays pretty warm, so I've started unplugging when I don't need it.FrugalSheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-3746861449454895812012-09-06T11:31:40.282-04:002012-09-06T11:31:40.282-04:00Just one caveat on the whole unplug the router thi...Just one caveat on the whole unplug the router thing - if you, like we do, have VOIP as your phone service, you probably want to leave that plugged in, in case of emergency phone calls at night. But there are certainly tons of other electronics around the house that are drawing power that could be unplugged or turned off when not being used, especially all those chargers we all have now.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-11605562501087304002012-09-06T11:30:54.841-04:002012-09-06T11:30:54.841-04:00All the plug points int he walls in Idnia have an ...All the plug points int he walls in Idnia have an individual switch, that was one of the smartest thing I ever saw when I first arrived, it's very easy to switch of whatever isn't in use at any given point during the day or night. Saving resources has never spoken to me any louder than when I moved to India, here daily power cuts are common, well not in Mumbai where I live now, but that's an exeption to the rule, where I lived previously there were 2-3 hours of power cuts a day in the hot Summer days simply because the power grid was overloaded and could not meet all the demand, to me it seems that if everybody did switch off their TV stand by, or cut the power to their microwave clock, this would already free a lot more unit that could go to using the ceiling fans to keep cool while one read a book. Cynthia Hallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693243354879700715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-47241231312562239692012-09-06T11:14:48.611-04:002012-09-06T11:14:48.611-04:00Hi Tiffany! According to this article (http://www...Hi Tiffany! According to this article (http://www.askfocusonenergy.com/Browse/198) when a power strip is turned off it is no longer using electricity. It does not need to be unplugged....just flicking the switch means it will not draw energy. Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-79659757819042563362012-09-06T10:59:49.631-04:002012-09-06T10:59:49.631-04:00You should also unplug the surge protector. It is ...You should also unplug the surge protector. It is still drawing a lot of energy by just being plugged in. You would be surprised how much! Just something to keep in mind for the future. What you have done so far is great! Love your blogs!Tiffanyhttp://iambluebuttercup.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-65362935417065636592012-09-06T10:49:06.412-04:002012-09-06T10:49:06.412-04:00Hi Nichole! I have seen it, and found it interest...Hi Nichole! I have seen it, and found it interesting and encouraging!Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-57931054572718873542012-09-06T10:47:30.542-04:002012-09-06T10:47:30.542-04:00Have you heard of/or watched "No Impact Man&q...Have you heard of/or watched "No Impact Man". I watched it the other night, and while it was very extreme- it was very inspirational. I know you all don't have tv, so you probably don't have Netflix.... But if you have the opportunity to watch this documentary, you should!! Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994404489138578621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-29768856449869846682012-09-06T10:46:50.751-04:002012-09-06T10:46:50.751-04:00Have you heard of/or watched "No Impact Man&q...Have you heard of/or watched "No Impact Man". I watched it the other night, and while it was very extreme- it was very inspirational. I know you all don't have tv, so you probably don't have Netflix.... But if you have the opportunity to watch this documentary, you should!! Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994404489138578621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-91722064373569604732012-09-06T10:43:33.640-04:002012-09-06T10:43:33.640-04:00Not to mention reducing the amount of radiation em...Not to mention reducing the amount of radiation emision in your house! They say you sleep better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com