Smart strips unplug the vampires for you !

“Statistics vary, but the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory states that standby power consumption in an average home ranges from five to 10 percent of household energy consumption.

A smart power strip can manage these vampires by working hard to reduce power usage. They do this by shutting down power products that go into standby mode, saving some serious energy and cash.”

http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/featured-article/five-tips-for-making-your-house-an-energy-saving-smart-home