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 ...

You know that feeling when you leave certain interactions feeling completely exhausted, like someone just unplugged your personal power supply? Chances are you’ve encountered an emotional vampire – ...

The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called ...

Most of us have had the misfortune at one time or another of having to work alongside that guy or gal who sucks every iota of energy out of the room and everyone around them. These so-called energy ...

As Halloween approaches, PECO is warning customers about a real-life energy drain that could haunt their homes long after the candy’s gone — “vampire energy.” According to the utility, everyday ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eversource is urging customers to be aware of ‘vampire power’ this Halloween season, which can account for up to 10% of a household’s energy use and cost up to $100 ...

Power-sucking ‘vampire’ tech might be adding to already scary energy bills – often in the dead of night.

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 ...

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 ...