A recent study by British Gas revealed Brits could save 23% on their electricity bills each year by switching off electronics usually left on standby.
Households in the UK could save a small fortune, its parenting company Centrica said, simply by flicking a switch. Individually, devices left plugged in don't cost much, but collectively and over time, they can add hundreds of pounds to your annual electricity bill.
On April 1, the cap on energy prices imposed by the regulator Ofgem will rise by 54% from £1,277 a year for the average user, to £1,971. So-called "vampire devices" - those that are not switched off when not in use - could be costing some households hundreds more pounds each year, according to energy expert Rob Bohm.
