Results from the investigations on leaking electricity in the USA

The rapid proliferation of electronic devices, which are consuming electricity in the standby mode or when they are switched “off’ , has created a new category of electricity consumption. There are several names for this category, including “standby use”, “minimum use” , and “leaking electricity” . While “standby use” is technically more accurate, the expression “leaking electricity” is rapidly gaining popularity because it is easy to understand. Leaking electricity is a global phenomenon because the largest “leakers” are internationally-traded appliances, such as televisions, audio equipment and cordless telephones.