In this short podcast episode, hosts Derek Cole and William Skipper discuss practical ways to save electricity at home and in the office, emphasizing that reduced energy use translates to cost savings. They identify common wasteful habits such as leaving lights on in unoccupied rooms and keeping computers, TVs, or other electronics running when not in use. The hosts explain the concept of "phantom loads"—the electricity drawn by plugged‑in chargers and appliances even when they’re not actively being used—and advise listeners to unplug these devices. Throughout the conversation, the tone remains conversational and light‑hearted, with occasional jokes. The episode concludes with a promotional plug for The Comfort Experts’ heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning services, directing listeners to the website 1houraircarolinas.com for more tips and service information.
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Hey, Derek Cole along with William Skipper. Welcome to the show, and today we're talking saving electricity which will save you money. Now, a big problem I've seen in the office right here— not here, but more like there— leaving the lights on when no one's there.
Yeah, I have that problem. I, I probably just left my office and left it on. I, I do that quite often.
Yeah, a lot of people do. And you know, that's a bad habit. Just get in the habit of turning the light off.
Well, you do that for me sometimes, even when I'm still sitting chair.
I haven't done that before. Yeah, but I thought it was going. So, you know, you got to cut costs, you got to save energy, whatever it takes. Sometimes you got to work in the dark.
That's right.
But don't leave your computer or TV or laptop on if you're not there.
That's right. A lot of people— I mean, I've seen it in my house where I walk in and TV's playing, nobody's in the room. You know why? I mean, the cat, the dog, you He like more approach? He might.
Jerry Springer, you are not the father.
That's right.
All right, another good tip is unplugging those items not in use. Mainly, uh, when people charge their phones, they leave the plug in the wall. Yeah, so you can get what's called a phantom load, which again uses electricity. So you want to make sure you unplug those items.
Yeah, just It's simple, just pull the plug. Toaster ovens, phone chargers, just pull the plug. It's this simple.
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