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  1. Hey Jon,

    I’d recommend you look into getting a SmartStrip. Basically, the SmartStrip allows you to set a parent device that turns off/on all your child devices. Check it out here: http://www.bradshawconsulting.net/tips-to-make-your-computer-energy-efficient/

    For example, you can set your TV as your parent device and when it turns off, the DVD player or cable box (child devices) power down as well. You can do the same with your computer. When it turns off so does your monitor, printer, etc. We got one from our power company and love it.

    • Great Jo(h)ns think alike! We have one of these on our main entertainment center. The TV is the parent device and it shuts off everything except the cable box and stereo when it goes off. I would like to figure out a way to shut down the cable box but that also kills the DVR. The design of the SmartStrip is pretty brilliant. I love that it has some pass thru plugs that are not impacted by the power management. I’m not sure why I didn’t think to talk about it in this post 🙂 How did you get one from your power company?

  2. Our energy company had partnered with an home energy audit company to offer free audits of your home’s power consumption. Part of the audit included free energy efficient bulbs, a smart strip and low flow shower and faucet heads. It was a pretty cool promotion. We really like our SmartStrip.

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