Plug Load
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New Efficiency Standards for ‘Wall Warts’
External power supplies for electronic devices use electricity even when the devices aren’t plugged in to the power supply
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‘Always On’ Electronics and Appliances Waste Billions
A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council pegs the loss at $19 billion every year
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Why Weatherization Isn’t Enough
It’s hard to reduce residential energy consumption without paying attention to house size and plug loads
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Choosing an Efficient Refrigerator
I track down a new refrigerator rated at 335 kWh per year
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Seasonal Changes in Electrical Loads
Water heaters use more energy during the winter, while refrigerators use more energy during the summer
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California’s Efficiency Standards Applied to TVs
New rules don’t affect current retail inventory or TVs already in homes, but will take effect by 2011
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Getting More Efficient, But Using More Energy
How the Rebound Effect undermines energy conservation
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Tackling the Plug Load Problem
Small appliances use more energy every year
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Choosing an Energy-Efficient Television
Gritting my teeth, I visit Wal-Mart
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California Energy Regulators Prepare To Tackle TVs
LCD and plasma sets are energy hogs SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Energy Commission is preparing new regulations to address power-hungry television sets. The proposed regulations, set to take effect…
