Articles tagged “Phantom Power”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Ed Begley, Jr., on Phantom Power, Electric Toothbrushes, and More By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Aug 27 2010 Living with Ed follows Ed Begley, Jr., and his wife, Rachelle, as they green their home, family, and celebrity friends. But if you've ever wondered what kind of advice they'd give the rest of us, then the Ask Ed forum is your chance to find out. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Electricity By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Electricity powers our lights, or gadgets, and, for some of us, our stoves. Because we use so much of it, going green with electricity is very important. Find out what to do with our How to Go Green: Electricity. + READ MORE

Electricity Monitoring at Home Saves Energy on Gadget Use By Derek Markham IN Tech & Transport Oct 16 2009 Our gadgets and gizmos use a lot of electricity in our homes, but by monitoring our energy usage, we can save money and help the environment. + READ MORE

Can You Curb Your Carbon? (Quiz) By Mat McDermott IN Tech & Transport Oct 6 2009 Sure, you want to reduce your carbon footprint.Bone up on your carbon footprint: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Half in Three Steps The Carbon Footprint of a Burger 6 Best Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at the Grocery Store + READ MORE

Geothermal Energy: Why We—You—Should Be Using More Of It By Rachel Cernansky IN Tech & Transport Sep 22 2009 How geothermal energy works, where it's used, and why it leaves coal, oil, and nuclear in the environmental dust. It's everywhere, doesn't necessarily need to be converted, and is way more effiicient than fossil fuels. + READ MORE

Stop Sucking: Save Over $250 a Year by Unplugging Stuff You're Not Using By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Apr 8 2009 We've covered vampire power, or phantom load—the phenomenon where the appliances you keep plugged in quietly drain electricity consistently all day, every day, even when they're off—quite a bit already over here, but I thought it'd be useful to do the previous posts on why we all need to stop the ever-sucking occurrence one better. + READ MORE

Switch Off These 8 Commonly Left-On Appliances By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Apr 6 2009 If you haven't heard of vampire power, you may think it has something to do with turning into a bat, a wolf or a thick, white mist. In reality, where the dead don't stalk the living, vampire power is the energy sucked by plugged-in appliances that are on standby mode or otherwise turned off. + READ MORE

How to Close Your Office Before a Vacation By Megan Cohen IN Work & Connect Dec 22 2008 There's nothing sweeter than a little hard-earned time off, especially when you know you've left your workspace in great green shape. Try these simple tips before you punch out and head for your dream vacation. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Phantom Power By Mickey Z. IN Home & Garden Dec 19 2008 Vampire power, says GrinningPlanet.com, is "the electricity your home electronics and appliances suck out of the power grid when you're not using them." Grinning Planet continues: "If you're a conscientious user of appliances and gadgets, you always turn them off when you're not using them. But many electronics don't actually go all the way off-they continue using 'standby power.' + READ MORE

Watch TV the Eco-Friendly Way with these 5 Easy Tips By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Dec 5 2008 Now that there is a recession on, you might want to kick back and take in some television. After the initial purchase of a TV set, all the entertainment on the boob tube is free, unless you subscribe to cable or have a satellite. A sufficiently large and advanced TV set can rival the fridge for energy output. How can you save money and electricity? + READ MORE

Busted: Five Big Energy Savings Myths Debunked By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 25 2008 It is more important than ever to start cracking down on energy use to save both money and even the planet. One of the best ways to cut back on energy use is to question some popularly held energy saving strategies and separate the ones that actually work from the ones that don't. Read on to test your knowledge about what to do to save energy (and what not to do). + READ MORE

Stuff Happens: The Power of Television By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Nov 24 2008 A monster may be living in your bedroom; a thirsty vampire that steals energy even when you aren't thinking about it. That monster is your TV, an energy vampire that contributes to the $1,000,000 a year Americans spend to keep their electronics in "standby" mode. + READ MORE

Set Your Computer for Energy Savings By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 18 2008 There is a wide range of power-saving software that helps reduce the amount of energy your PC consumes. And yet, your computer is already equipped with power saving settings you can utilize. Try out these tips to set your computer for maximum energy savings. + READ MORE

Stop your Office from Using Energy at Night By Megan Cohen IN Work & Connect Nov 13 2008 Even once you've called it a day, the lights, computers, and zillions of otherwise upstanding office machines in your workplace may be burning the midnight oil, and using up electricity. All it takes to fix the problem is a couple of simple green steps, so try these eco-tips to make sure your office's carbon footprint isn't needlessly growing while you're at home. + READ MORE

How to Choose a Home Energy Monitor By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Nov 5 2008 As we head into winter, most people have their eye on how to monitor and maintain an energy efficient home. A home energy audit may reveal a whole lot of places electricity can be conserved, but how can you track improvements? + READ MORE

5 Ways to Ditch Extra Gadgets, Simplify Life and Save Money By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Nov 3 2008 Gadgets are great for our fast-paced world and they have their place. But these days it can feel like everything is electronic, has a thick instruction manual, and needs to be charged at the end of the day. While the exact statistic varies, the average American has between 25 and 45 gadgets that need batteries or charging to function. + READ MORE

USB-Based Gloves, Green Pet Care Tips and Why to Carpool to the Polls! By Jessica Root IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 31 2008 Keep your digits toasty while you download with USB gloves. Feed Fido organic food or pamper him with non-toxic plush toys? Share your green pet care tips with fellow readers! All this and more, today on TreeHugger. + READ MORE

7 Downloads That Turn Your PC From Energy Sucker to Energy Sipper By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Oct 23 2008 Computers can suck up a whole lot of power. Many times, people will leave them running all day and all night for a range of reasons, not the least of which is because they simply forget to them shut down. Here are seven downloadable software programs that take the effort out of conserving energy wherever you can. + READ MORE

5 Green Questions to Ask When Buying Gadgets By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Oct 14 2008 Trying to go green when buying electronic gadgets can quickly turn into a headache. Not only are there countless products to choose from, but so many companies are pointing out the eco-friendly aspects of their products that it can be tough to sort the green from the greenwashed. Here are five questions to ask when buying a product that will help you narrow down your options and make the most eco-friendly choice. + READ MORE

Green Your Laptop Settings By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Sep 12 2008 Here's an easy way to get just a little bit greener with your laptop, just by moving your mouse a few millimeters and depressing your pointer finger: change your computer settings for the greener. + READ MORE