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% 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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