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In an average home, more than 50 percent of the electricity used to power electronics
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Smart energy use is everyone’s business
Local businesses are key targets for an energy-saving initiative being launched this month by Waupun Utilities and its power supplier, WPPI Energy.
“There is no better time for local businesses to take action to reduce their operating expenses by saving energy,” said Zachary Bloom, General Manager. “We want our commercial and industrial customers to know that Waupun Utilities is here to help.”
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Bust those phantom loads
Every minute of every day, electronics are stealing energy from your wall sockets—and money from your pocket. That’s because devices such as TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, microwaves, and coffee makers don’t actually turn off when you push the power button. Instead, they go into “standby mode,” which uses electricity to power functions such as clock displays and remote controls. Read More
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