Unplug electronics when not in use

Here are some statistics regarding energy consumption and standby power in the UK and USA:

UK:

• In 2019, standby power consumption in UK households was estimated to be around 1.5 TWh, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 450,000 homes.
• Leaving a single charger plugged in for a year can waste enough energy to boil water for 100 cups of tea.
• The Energy Saving Trust estimates that turning off appliances such as TVs, set-top boxes, and game consoles when not in use could save households around £35 per year on their energy bills.

USA:

• The average household spends about $100 per year on standby power, which is roughly 5-10% of their electricity bill.
• In 2015, standby power consumption in the US was estimated to be around 100 billion kWh, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 8.7 million homes.
• The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimates that the total energy used by idle electronics and appliances in the US is equivalent to the annual output of 50 large power plants.