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Parasitic Loads/Standby Power

Parasitic loads, or standby power, are the power draw of electrical equipment, including computers, printers, tasks lights, etc., when in the "off" state. Some research defines parasitic loads as the power draw of a plug load, in any state, that is not performing useful work.This power is consumed by power supplies, the circuits and sensors needed to receive a remote signal, soft keypads and displays including miscellaneous light-emitting diode (LED) status lights.

Parasitic loads present a large opportunity for plug load energy savings. All parasitic loads waste energy and should be transitioned to the lowest power state possible, preferably completely powered down. 

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  • Building Plug Loads - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads (power draw of a plug-load...well as any “off” state that has a parasitic power draw. A de-energized state
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 572 › building-plug-loads

  • Sustainability Topics - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads (or the power draw of a plug-load
    https://sftool.gov › learn › 1 › sustainability-topics

  • Microsoft Word - Supporting the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators

    ...existing disease, predators, and parasites. The status of many pollinators is...and syphid flies) and many adult parasites feed only on pollen and nectar. Because
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › supporting_the_health_of_honey_bees_and_other_pollinators.pdf

  • Pollinator Health Strategy 2015.pdf

    ...introduction in 1987 of an external parasitic mite (Varroa destructor) that feeds...such as diseases, predators, and parasites, and use of insecticides in agricultural
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Pollinator Health Strategy 2015.pdf

  • Healthy Cleaning - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Organisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi) that cause disease in
    https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 645 › healthy-cleaning

  • Living Architecture: Green Roofs for Public Buildings

    ...risks of infection will increase as parasitic populations increase. [28] 13 Technical
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Living_Architecture_Green_Roofs_for_Public_Buildings.pdf

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