SAVE $160
When it’s not in use, teach your kids to make a habit of powering down the video game console. This may mean remembering to turn the console off, or setting up the power-saving feature, which automatically powers down the device after a period of time. Leaving the console on and idle can use nearly as much energy as playing a game. Save up to $160 per year compared to leaving the console in idle mode when not in use as well as conserve up to 1,500 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year and one ton of CO2.
Shift It Tip: If the power supply to the console is hard to reach, or you don’t want your kids dealing with electric wiring, plug the console into a power strip with a timer. Set the timer so the console turns on and off at certain hours every day. This is not only a great way to save energy, but can be a strategy to limit your kids’ video game time as well.
