Ward Off Energy Sucking Vampires Just in Time for Halloween
Did you know that you could have vampires in your home at this very moment? Most of us do - in the form of a vampire load. A vampire load (also known as a phantom load) is the power that is sucked from a piece of electronic equipment when it is seemingly turned off (but still in standby use) or not in use.
In order to bring awareness to this waste of energy, Best Buy has created National Vampire Awareness on October 30th. They are working to educate consumers on the effects of vampire loads and how to avoid unnecessary energy use. They have a Halloween spoofy video on their website to help them do the job as well as some facts and tips.
Deciding that "Hey, all this green building actually saves us money!" massive media chain Best Buy will only be constructing eco-friendly stores starting in early 2008. The shift in construction methods — according to the United States Green Building Council — will save the corporation almost one-third in energy costs. Over time, that’s big bucks, considering how large Best Buy’s outlets are. 
The Geek Squad is partnering with IdeaFestival to promote a contest for ideas that help with e-waste, power conservation, and untapped resources. The Geek Squad is a national 24-hour computer support service that is offered by Best Buy stores around the nation.
