The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called ...

Phantom energy contributes to climate change because power drawn by unused devices can increase demand for electricity from sources that release planet-warming emissions. Aidan Charron, associate ...

You can significantly reduce your electric and water bills by addressing "phantom energy" and using smart home technology.About 20% of your electric bill goes toward something called "phantom energy," ...

The lights are off, the house is quiet and nothing seems to be running. But electricity is silently flowing through the plugs in your home. This hidden drain is known as phantom energy. Also called ...

Leaving devices plugged in wastes electricity through phantom energy, the power consumed even when appliances are off. This hidden drain increases household costs and contributes to emissions. Small ...