up roughly 5% to 10% of a home’s annual power consumption.
For example:
A household spending $150 per month on electricity
Could spend approximately $90–$180 per year powering devices that aren’t actively in use
The real cost comes from dozens of electronics drawing small amounts of electricity around the clock.
✅ Which Appliances Should You Unplug?
Good Candidates
Phone, tablet, and laptop chargers
TVs, streaming devices, speakers, and gaming consoles
Small kitchen appliances with clocks
