BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Halloween may be over, but some vampires could still be hiding inside your home, quietly draining electricity and adding to your monthly energy bill. Known as “energy vampires,” everyday electronics and appliances can continue using electricity even when they’re turned off or sitting in standby mode.
Devices such as phone chargers, gaming consoles, computers, televisions and kitchen appliances can contribute to unnecessary energy use, potentially costing households extra money throughout the year.
Jeff Smith with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joined Eyewitness News Mornings, dressed in a vampire costume, to discuss how these hidden energy drains work and what residents can do to reduce their electricity costs.