Six ‘Vampire’ Gadgets That Drain £66 a Year From Your Energy Bills Wednesday, December 10, 2025 standby energy consumption vampire gadgets smartmeter octopus technology efficiency bills Many common household gadgets quietly consume electricity even when not in active use, a phenomenon often dubbed as ‘vampire’ power drain. Recent analysis reveals that these power-hungry devices could be costing the average … Read More
UK Households Could Slash £630 from Energy Bills by Ditching Phantom Power Thursday, November 20, 2025 energy savings phantomload standby appliances bills uk consumption efficiency households UK households are losing up to £630 each year due to ‘phantom load’ appliances—devices that continue to consume electricity even when turned off or on standby. Energy savings specialists are urging homeowners to unplug such … Read More