# Electricity-Cutting Adapters The Belkin Conserve Power Switch Costly Phantom Usage By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-conserve-power-switch References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/belkin-power-sockets-plug-power-drain.html) & [jetsongreen](http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/12/conserve-power-switch-vampire-standby-belkin.html) Westerners are very wasteful creatures where convenience is concerned, but if precious energy does not tempt one to curb his [electrical consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattspan), perhaps the prospect of monetary savings would. The [Belkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-boostcharge-pro-140w) Conserve Power Switch costs under $10 and can save you more than that in a year if placed strategically between the wall socket and your hungriest appliances. The simple system works not by sensing whether or not the gadget is in use, but rather by allowing you switch the adapter on only for a limited time. For either 30 minutes, 3 hours or 6 hours, the auxiliary plug can keep your microwave or your coffee maker connected to its power source, after which it breaks the link. The Belkin Conserve Power Switch is ideal for machines that are used intermittently and keeps consumers conscious of their [passive consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-computer). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Energy-saving Adapters:** The development of more cost-effective and energy-saving adapters as a response to the growing need for energy efficiency. - **Intelligent Power Management:** Increasing usage of smart energy management solutions, leading to the emergence of more sophisticated and automated systems that optimize energy consumption in homes and businesses. - **Eco-friendly Technologies:** Growing interest in eco-friendly technologies that promote sustainability and reduce carbon footprint through energy-saving measures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can continue to improve energy efficiency of their products by developing energy-saving adapters and smart power management solutions for various devices. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry can integrate energy-saving adapters and intelligent power management solutions into home automation systems to optimize energy consumption and save costs. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can collaborate with technology companies to develop more eco-friendly technologies that reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Connected Energy-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-kasa-smart-plug-mini.md) - [Rotating Outlet Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oconnect-onestep.md) - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Smart Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Energy-Monitoring Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet.md)