How Your Smart Home Is Fighting Energy Vampires in 2026

Episode 44 of Smart Home with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna explain 'energy vampires' — the devices that keep draining power even when off. Last year the average U.S. home lost $165 to standby power. They break down new U.S. Department of Energy rules taking effect in 2026, which target smart speakers, smart plugs, and set-top boxes. They also walk through a real-world case: a listener retrofit their apartment with advanced smart plugs that cut standby load by 80 percent. If you want a practical take on how to finally kill those phantom loads — and what regulators are now requiring — this episode is for you. #EnergyVampires #StandbyPower #PhantomLoad #SmartHome #IOT #ConnectedLiving #HomeAutomation #EnergyEfficiency #DoERules #SmartPlugs #TechRegulation #ConsumerTech #Sustainability #GreenLiving #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #HomeTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo