You're still paying for electricity even when it's off (opens in new tab)

Your appliances could be quietly draining electricity — even when they’re switched off\. From TVs to hot-and-cold water dispensers, many devices continue using power on standby\. It’s called “vampire energy”, and it could be adding to your electricity bill every month\. In Singapore, about 95 per cent of electricity is generated using imported natural gas\. So when global gas prices rise, households here can feel the impact too\. Talking Point investigates why electricity prices are rising, w...