Don't Let Phantom Power Trick You into Higher Energy Use This Season
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) on Oct 27, 2025 highlighted how phantom/standby power raises household bills and emissions and offered tools to cut waste.
Key figures: idle loads can be up to 10% of a typical household electric bill, cost up to $100/year per household, and are roughly responsible for 1% of global carbon emissions. The release cites an LBNL estimate that proactive steps can reduce standby power by about 20%. Recommended actions and programs include unplugging devices, smart power strips, Energy Star upgrades, PG&E tools (Home Energy Checkup, Energy Action Guide), HomeIntel smart-meter coaching, tool lending, Kill A Watt and plug-load loggers, and assistance/financing programs (Energy Savings Assistance, GoGreen Financing).
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) ha evidenziato il 27 ottobre 2025 come la potenza fantasma/standby aumenti le bollette domestiche e le emissioni e ha proposto strumenti per ridurre gli sprechi.
Fatti chiave: i carichi inattivi possono essere fino al 10% della bolletta elettrica tipica, costano fino a oltre 100$/anno per famiglia e sono responsabili approssimativamente di 1% delle emissioni globali di carbonio. Il comunicato cita una stima dell'LBNL secondo cui passi proattivi possono ridurre lo standby power di circa 20%. Azioni e programmi consigliati includono scollegare i dispositivi, ciabatte intelligenti, aggiornamenti Energy Star, strumenti PG&E (Home Energy Checkup, Energy Action Guide), coaching HomeIntel per il contatore intelligente, prestito di strumenti, Kill A Watt e registratori di carico, nonché programmi di assistenza/finanziamento (Energy Savings Assistance, GoGreen Financing).
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) el 27 de octubre de 2025 destacó cómo la potencia fantasma/ standby eleva las facturas y las emisiones domésticas y ofreció herramientas para reducir el desperdicio.
Datos clave: las cargas inactivas pueden representar hasta el 10% de la factura eléctrica típica, cuestan hasta $100/año por hogar y son responsables aproximadamente del 1% de las emisiones globales de carbono. El comunicado cita una estimación del LBNL de que los pasos proactivos pueden reducir la potencia en modo de espera en alrededor de 20%. Acciones y programas recomendados incluyen desenchufar dispositivos, regletas inteligentes, actualizaciones Energy Star, herramientas de PG&E (Home Energy Checkup, Energy Action Guide), asesoría de HomeIntel para medidores inteligentes, préstamos de herramientas, Kill A Watt y registradores de carga, y programas de asistencia/financiamiento (Energy Savings Assistance, GoGreen Financing).
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG)은 2025년 10월 27일 팬텀/대기 전력이 가계 요금과 배출량을 어떻게 증가시키는지 강조하고 낭비를 줄일 수 있는 도구를 제시했습니다.
핵심 수치: 대기전력은 가정용 전기요금의 최대 10%에 이를 수 있고, 가구당 연간 최대 $100의 비용이 들며, 전세계 탄소 배출의 대략 1%를 차지하는 것으로 보도됩니다. 이 발표는 proactive한 조치가 대기전력을 약 20% 줄일 수 있다는 LBNL의 추정치를 인용합니다. 권장 조치와 프로그램에는 기기 unplug, 스마트 전력스트립, Energy Star 업그레이드, PG&E 도구(Home Energy Checkup, Energy Action Guide), HomeIntel 스마트미터 코칭, 도구 대여, Kill A Watt 및 플러그 로거, 그리고 지원/자금 조달 프로그램(Energy Savings Assistance, GoGreen Financing)이 포함됩니다.
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) a souligné le 27 octobre 2025 comment la puissance fantôme/ en veille augmente les factures et les émissions domestiques et a proposé des outils pour réduire le gaspillage.
Chiffres clés : les charges inactives peuvent représenter jusqu'à 10% de la facture électrique typique, coûtent jusqu'à 100 $/an par foyer et sont responsables d'environ 1% des émissions mondiales de carbone. La publication cite une estimation du LBNL selon laquelle des mesures proactives peuvent réduire la puissance en veille d'environ 20%. Actions et programmes recommandés : débrancher les appareils, multiprises intelligentes, mises à niveau Energy Star, outils PG&E (Home Energy Checkup, Energy Action Guide), coaching HomeIntel pour le compteur intelligent, prêt d'outils, Kill A Watt et enregistreurs de charge, et des programmes d'aide/financement (Energy Savings Assistance, GoGreen Financing).
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) hob am 27. Oktober 2025 hervorgehoben, wie Phantom/Standby-Leistung Haushaltsrechnungen und Emissionen erhöht und Tools zur Reduzierung von Verschwendung angeboten werden.
Schlüsselfakten: Leerlauflasten können bis zu 10% der typischen Haushaltsstromrechnung ausmachen, kosten bis zu 100 $/Jahr pro Haushalt und sind grob gesehen für 1% der globalen CO2-Emissionen verantwortlich. Die Veröffentlichung zitiert eine Schätzung des LBNL, dass proaktive Schritte den Standby-Strom um etwa 20% senken können. Empfohlene Maßnahmen und Programme umfassen das Ausstecken von Geräten, intelligente Mehrfachsteckdosen, Energy-Star-Upgrades, PG&E-Tools (Home Energy Checkup, Energy Action Guide), HomeIntel Smart-Meter-Coaching, Werkzeugverleih, Kill A Watt- und Plug-Load-Logger sowie Unterstützungs-/Finanzierungsprogramme (Energy Savings Assistance, GoGreen Financing).
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) في 27 أكتوبر 2025 أبرزت كيف أن قوة الشبح/وضع الاستعداد ترفع فواتير المنزل وانبعاثات الكربون وقدمت أدوات لتقليل الهدر.
أرقام رئيسية: يمكن أن تمثل الأحمال غير النشطة حتى 10% من فاتورة الكهرباء المنزلية النموذجية، وتكلف حتى $100/سنة لكل منزل، وتكون مسؤولة تقريبا عن 1% من انبعاثات الكربون العالمية. وتورد النشرة تقديراً من LBNL بأن خطوات استباقية يمكنها تخفيض وضع الاستعداد بنحو 20%. تشمل الإجراءات والبرامج الموصى بها سحب الأجهزة من المقابس، شرائح الطاقة الذكية، ترقيات Energy Star، أدوات PG&E (Home Energy Checkup، Energy Action Guide)، توجيه HomeIntel للمقياس الذكي، استعارة الأدوات، Kill A Watt ومسجلات الحمل، وبرامج المساعدة/التمويل (Energy Savings Assistance، GoGreen Financing).
Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) 在 2025 年 10 月 27 日 强调了 幽灵/待机功率 如何增加家庭账单和排放，并提供减少浪费的工具。
关键数字：待机负载可能占到< b>典型家庭用电账单的 10% 左右，每户每年成本高达 100 美元/年，并大致占全球碳排放的 1%。该发布引用 LBNL 的估算，主动采取措施可将待机功率降低约 20%。推荐的行动与计划包括拔掉设备、智能电源板、Energy Star 升级、PG&E 工具（Home Energy Checkup、Energy Action Guide）、HomeIntel 智能表培训、工具借用、Kill A Watt 及插头负载记录器，以及援助/融资计划（Energy Savings Assistance、GoGreen Financing）。
- Idle loads can be up to 10% of a household electric bill
- Actions can reduce standby power by about 20%
- Potential household savings of up to $100/year
- Free PG&E tools and HomeIntel coaching for smart-meter customers
- Idle loads contribute roughly 1% of global carbon emissions
- Always-on devices can cost the average household up to $100/year
Save Energy and Money by Eliminating Hidden Culprits to Take a Bite Out of Monthly Bills
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is helping customers detect those sneaky, round-the-clock appliances and devices that silently drain energy from your home or business, even when they are in standby mode or turned off.
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) estimates idle loads can account for up to
"Energy vampires feed on everyday habits, but eliminating them doesn't require a big investment," said David Poster, PG&E Director, Building Electrification and Efficiency. "Small shifts in how you manage your energy use can lower your monthly bills and support a more sustainable future."
Watt-Wasting Offenders
The Standby Power Project identified some of the biggest energy-sucking devices:
- Desktop computer
- Computer monitor
- Smart Speakers/Smart Home Devices
- Phone/Tablet chargers
- Gaming consoles
- Modem/Internet router
- Television
- Cable box
- Coffee maker
- Printer
- Toaster
Garlic-free Guidance to Save
Taking a proactive approach can reduce standby power use by about
- Unplug devices when not in use. The older the appliance, the greater savings you'll likely see.
- Use smart power strips, which allow you to group your gadgets and shut off hidden energy drains with a single switch.
- Turn lights off when you leave the room.
- Upgrade to Energy Star® certified appliances.
- Use PG&E's free energy and money-saving online tools: Home Energy Checkup and Energy Action Guide.
- Sign up for HomeIntel: a free program for PG&E customers with a Smart Meter, includes a free Smart Audit account and personal energy coach.
- Use a Kill A Watt® Meter: a device that plugs into the wall to read how much energy is being consumed by an electrical device.
- Use a Plug Load Logger: a device that measures and records power and energy consumption and provides time-stamped information for a detailed analysis.
- Both devices are available to borrow at the PG&E Energy Centers Tool Lending Library (shipping rates may apply) or check your local library for availability. The devices can also be purchased online or at your nearest hardware store.
You can also lower energy bills and save money by building an Energy Efficiency DIY Toolkit. With an investment in energy-efficient materials, customers can save hundreds of dollars each year.
Energy Efficiency Support Programs
- Energy Savings Assistance (ESA): provides income-eligible customers with energy-savings improvements at no charge.
- GoGreen Financing: a statewide program which offers affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades to help homeowners and renters reduce their energy use.
Other Ways to Save
HomeIntel brings energy-saving strategies to life. Watch this video as a personal energy coach helps identify and eliminate costly power drains.
Additional energy and money-saving strategies that can help customers prepare for the cooler temperatures can be found at pge.com.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than sixteen million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and
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