Worth While

Yes, it really is worth while to run around obsessively turning off/unplugging appliances not currently in use.  A recent study showed that the average family could trim 20% from their monthly electric bill by turning off lights when not in use and unplugging out of use small appliances.  Basically, anything with a "vampire light" that glows when the appliance is not being used is still sucking energy.  If you unplug, no energy, electric usage goes down.  So stop making excuses and just do it!  If you have lots of small appliances, put things on power strips.  That way, you have just a few switches to flip instead of lots of cords to pull.