The 14-day experiment showed that unplugging unused appliances can reduce electricity consumption, but the impact on a monthly bill may be smaller than some online claims suggest.
Standby power is real, and eliminating it can help households become more energy-conscious. However, the biggest energy savings usually come from larger changes, such as improving insulation, using efficient lighting, or upgrading major appliances.
Still, the experience was worthwhile. It revealed how many devices quietly draw power throughout the day and encouraged more mindful energy habits.
Sometimes the most valuable lesson from an experiment isn’t just the number on the electricity bill—it’s the awareness of how our daily choices influence energy use in ways we rarely notice.
