They may not want to suck your blood … but they want to suck your wallet dry. They are so-called "energy vampires," appliances in your home that use energy when they're plugged in, even when they're ...

You might assume that when you turn your television or lamp off, it's no longer using electricity, but for a lot of devices, that's not the case. Many home appliances still consume small amounts of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — You might be paying for electricity on devices you're not even using. These "energy vampires" waste electricity and your money by simply being connected to an outlet. "A lot of people ...

The energy marketplace is one with plenty of nuances. Some homeowners might have solar panels installed on their roof, and in some areas, you're entitled to sell back excess energy to the utility ...

Many people leave electronic devices plugged in when they’re not in use without a second thought. But everyday items that drain energy even when they’re turned off, like coffee machines, video game ...

This Halloween, Duke Energy Indiana is alerting customers about “energy vampires” — devices that are hidden users of energy even when switched off. These kinds of devices continue to consume energy ...

As a general practice, unplugging devices when not in use can help save electricity because nearly all household appliances continue to draw power when in standby or off modes. However ... What's ...

You might think that turning off your appliances stops them from consuming electricity—but that’s not always the case. Many devices continue to draw power even when they seem to be off, silently ...