2. Many electronic devices use electricity even when they are turned off. Old CRT televisions were...
2. Many electronic devices use electricity even when they are turned off. Old CRT televisions were notorious "energy vampires", some using 10 W of power when off. Newer flat panel TVs are much more efficient. How much would an old CRT TV cost you in electricity if it were plugged in (but left off) for a year. Assume it uses 10 W of power continuously and that electricity costs $0.10 per kWh. nologies