The drain on energy budgets by plug loads is on the rise, and there seems to be no decrease in energy rates or devices in use anytime soon. The New Building Institute warns that plug loads are by far the fastest growing segment of energy users. The good news is that there are effective strategies to help reduce this energy load by up to 40% with occupant participation and low-cost technologies.  Read More Here

For more information on some effective best practices to reduce plug loads :
Quick-Start Guide to Plug Load Reduction
Plug Load Best Practices Guide