Alternative energy or green energy is an environmentally friendly, renewable and non-polluting source of power. Alternative energy comes in many different shapes and forms such as solar power, wind power, tidal power, geothermal power, hydro-electric power, hydrogen power, biomass power, and wave power.

Phantom electrical loads are those hidden, unseen or forgotten electrical loads that drive up energy cost and increase emissions. These phantom loads account for almost 11% of all residential electricity consumption. In order to create a more energy efficient home, phantom electrical loads must be reduced or eliminated.