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2 unusual facts about standby power


Standby

Standby power energy consumed by an electronic device while it is turned off

Standby power

In July 2001 U.S. President George W. Bush signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to "purchase products that use no more than one watt in their standby power consuming mode".


Energy Star

The Energy Star program has helped spread the use of LED traffic lights, efficient fluorescent lighting, power management systems for office equipment, and low standby energy use.


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