Fight the Power

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average household spends more than $250 per year on standby power. So now it's time to do your part--your part to save energy and a little green (money) this year!

Ways to save standby power

1. When you're not using your computer, turn it off!
2. When you step away from your computer for more than a few minutes, put your computer into sleep mode.
3. When your cell phones and other devices are not charging, unplug the chargers.
4. Unplug anything and everything when you're not using it. Plugged in items do draw electricity even when not in use.
5. To turn items off and unplug in one fell swoop, plug items into a power bar. For example, every time you leave your office, turn the power strip off that has your computer, printer and fax machine plugged into it and then unplug the power bar.

Take these five steps and you can save around $250 on your electric bill each year. You'll be saving energy too!