Switch devices fully off instead of standby
Switching off TVs, computers, chargers and similar devices saves about 1% of the electricity bill for a family of four.
Do it yourself
Sources checked on .
Small impact≈ 15 kg CO₂ a year · 1×ElectricityLevel 1 · HabitCost: Under €100A few minutes≈ 1% of electricity
Use a power strip with a switch for the TV corner and the desk so one click turns everything off. Unplug chargers that are not in use.
Details
| Impact | Small · Switching off standby saves about 1% of electricity for a family of four. At about 1,000 kWh per resident, that is about 40 kWh a year. How we rate impact |
|---|---|
| CO₂ saved | About 15 kg of CO₂ a year, roughly the yearly uptake of 1 forest tree. How we count CO₂ |
| Estimated saving | ≈ 1% of electricity · Family of four (Flemish government figure). (confidence: medium) |
| Who acts | You (tenant) |
| Needs landlord's agreement | No |
| Type | Action |
| Constant or subject to change | Constant · Good practice that barely changes with new laws, prices or services. |
Sources
- Besparen op uw energieverbruik (in Dutch) · Vlaamse overheid (vlaanderen.be) (official source) · checked on