In the U.S. there are nearly 4.2 million people that worked from home in 2000. Back in 1990 there were 3.4 million. Working from home saves energy and time by cutting out the commute, but it may increase your home energy bills. The first thing to look for when buying electronics is an ENERGY STAR label. These electronics are proven to be more efficient than others. Next, unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or the chargers are not in use. The charger might still be drawing electricity. When an appliance continues to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off is known as a "phantom" load. These usually occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances. These phantom loads can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance.
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