Q: My friend told me that I should start unplugging my appliances when they’re not in use to save electricity. Does unplugging appliances save electricity? It seems like they shouldn’t be drawing any ...

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Sarah Drolet was a writer, reporter and strategic thinker for CNET's home energy and utilities coverage. She specialized in residential solar power, solar storage solutions and whole-home backup ...

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