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Cutting my power use while binging felt like a real achievement
I just finished watching the whole 'Our Planet' series on streaming over a few nights. It's a show about wildlife and the environment that made me think. I plugged my TV and all my gadgets into one power strip after that. Now I switch it off when I'm done watching for the day. It stops them from sucking power all night long. My electric bill was a few dollars less this month. I know it's a tiny thing, but it makes my binge sessions feel better. It's nice to enjoy a show and do a bit for the planet too.
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ward.olivia1mo ago
My friend who runs a small garage got a nasty shock from his power bill. He tracked it down to an old radio and coffee maker left plugged in on standby all day. He put them on a strip he flips off now and said it actually helped.
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claire8729d ago
My own power bill was a wake up call last summer. I had this ancient microwave that was basically a tiny, glowing red clock running 24/7. Felt pretty silly paying for the privilege of telling time in my kitchen. Switched it for a basic model and got a few smart plugs, it made a real difference. I'm still learning what else is secretly sipping power.
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shanef341mo ago
Good call on the power strip. Power drain from gadgets on standby is a real waste. I set up my TV and stuff the same way last year. My bill went down a few dollars each month, so it adds up. You can even use a smart plug that turns things off on its own. Every little bit helps when you want to use less power.
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