The reign of dreaded “vampire power” could be about to end thanks to the latest power-supply chip from STMicroelectronics. The new IC meets the international specification for zero standby power, and ...

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 ...

A $12 power meter helped me test which electronics in my home were the biggest energy vampires. The result shocked me. Alan Bradley is an experienced commerce, tech and culture writer with more than ...

Eversource is urging customers to be aware of 'vampire power' this Halloween season, which can account for up to 10% of a household's energy use and cost up to $100 annually. Eversource is urging ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eversource is urging customers to be aware of ‘vampire power’ this Halloween season, which can account for up to 10% of a household’s energy use and cost up to $100 ...