(Source: MARKETWIRE)
Just as Count Dracula preys upon the innocent, Vampire Power, or the
energy drawn from items like electronic devices or kitchen appliances
that are plugged in but not in use, drains "blood" from the energy
grid. With 10 billion dollars wasted annually on Vampire Power in the
U.S. alone, every little bit counts when consumers do their part to
protect the environment. In conjunction with Vampire Power Awareness
Month visit VampirePowerSucks.com for information about how to stop
sucking Vampire Power and a chance to win FREE electricity for a
year.
"While wearing garlic doesn't get rid of this vampire, simple
lifestyle changes will significantly reduce the power we each waste,"
said Walter Thornton, vice president of product for iGo.
"VampirePowerSucks.com compiles the most important information about
Vampire Power, electricity conservation and more into one convenient
place so that consumers can learn small ways to save big money on
their energy bills while also protecting the environment."
With a fun and irreverent layout featuring a bleeding electrical
socket, VampirePowerSucks.com offers tips, tricks and products that
help drive a stake through Vampire Power using a variety of exciting
mediums, including:
-- Vampire Power Video: An "edu-taining" video explains the
phenomenon that is Vampire Power and how Vampire Slayers can reduce
their unintentional energy consumption once and for all!
-- Vampire Power Blog Aggregate: As more people take the pledge to
reduce Vampire Power, Count Dracula is replaced in the headlines with
all the latest news about Vampire Power in one place.
-- Energy Calculator: Enter the devices you have plugged in at your
house and see how much energy Vampire Power sucks from your household
every year.
-- Augmented Reality: Highlighting the virtual bleeding caused by
unintentional power usage, the Augmented Reality component brings the
Vampire Power fang marks to life with your Webcam and enters you into
the chance to win FREE electricity for a year.
-- Social Media Links: Optimized for social media,
www.VampirePowerSucks.com features links to various platforms, like
Facebook and Twitter, so that droves of garlic-wearing consumers can
help take a bite out of Vampire Power.
www.VampirePowerSucks.com is brought to you by iGo, (NASDAQ: IGOI), a
leading provider of green power management solutions at www.iGo.com.
CONTACT:
Heather Gordon
The Rogers Group
(310) 552-4123
hgordon@rogerspr.com
SOURCE: iGo
A service of YellowBrix, Inc.
