Have you ever just left the room after talking with someone, feeling downtrodden and sad, like they just sucked the happiness ...

They may not want to suck your blood … but they want to suck your wallet dry. They are so-called "energy vampires," appliances in your home that use energy when they're plugged in, even when they're ...

Electricity consumption within homes is a pervasive aspect of modern living. With numerous appliances and devices constantly drawing energy, phantom power is ever in use. From kitchen appliances like ...

Cowritten by Sukhman Rekhi & Tchiki Davis. Contrary to what the name might suggest, energy vampires are not literally akin to the likes of Dracula, Edward Cullen, or the Salvatore Brothers. They weren ...

The relationship with one of my closest friends changed in high school and became one sided. I realized I was dealing with an energy vampire, a type of person who is emotionally draining. Empaths like ...

You sit down at your desk and are about to start your workday when a coworker saunters up to you. After 20 minutes of chatting, your colleague finally leaves you alone, but you find you are too ...

Do you know how much energy each appliance takes in your home? If you’re like me, you get confused by the math on voltage because it doesn’t account for use over time, but you do understand that ...

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Over the last few months, I’ve noticed that my electric bill has been creeping up. It’s mainly because my electric company is raising rates. There’s nothing that I can do about that. However, I can ...