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This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact (apnews.com)
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This wasted electricity accounts for about 5% to 10% of home energy use, depending on factors like the age of the equipment, according to Alexis Abramson, dean of the Columbia Climate School.

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[โ€“] tidderuuf@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is probably the start of our residential electricity being throttled and have to pay a premium for what little we use just like internet data caps. Meanwhile inefficient data centers, lights on 24/7 at corporate headquarters and giant art displays guzzling electricity won't even be considered for the chopping block.

[โ€“] solrize@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago

We already have a premium like that here in CA, plus ridiculously high base rates.