Standby for a big bill!
UK homes waste 16% of their energy - or £1.3 billion from doemstic homes - on unneeded lighting and appliances left on standby. The worst offenders (according to the Energy Saving Trust) are these - and switching off could save most households £86 each year:- Desktop computers- Laser printers- TV and satellite boxes- DVD players- Games consoles- Microwaves- fridge freezers (a eco-freezer could save you £100 each year)- Washing machines- Transformers and power packs- Mobile phone chargers Photo courtesy of PhotoGraham @ flickr: http://www.flickr