British gas, a British energy supplier, warned consumers not to leave game consoles in dormant mode, calling them "vampire devices."
In addition to laptops, TVs, etc., the company also points out that these electronic devices in standby are part of the reason why utility costs can be high.
According to Eurogamer, the company said that to help consumers save money, it recommends turning them off when not in use.
The report goes on to say that the warning has been criticized by many because it is believed to put the responsibility for energy bills on consumers.
In addition, Eurogamer noted that BNG's warning proposal came at a time when the country saw energy prices rise. While the revenue of its energy service providers is growing.