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Energy Saving Tips
Home Entertainment and Office
Energy Saving Tips
Electric Devices |
Level of Use |
Monthly Cost |
Energy Saving Tips |
Large Screen TV
Standard TV |
6 hrs/day |
$ 8.40 /mo
$ 6.10 /mo |
- Turn the TV off when you are not watching it.
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Cable Box |
24 hrs/day |
$ 4.30 /mo |
- Consider Unplugging extra cable boxes that are not in use so the boxes do not draw power
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Personnel Computer |
5 hrs/day |
$ 7.15 /mo |
- If you are not using your computer, turn it off, including the monitor and printer
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Laundry and Bathroom
Electric Devices |
Level of Use |
Monthly Cost |
Energy Saving Tips |
Water Heater
Electric
(52 gallons) |
24 hrs/day |
$ 68.85 /mo
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- Insulate hot water heater and hot water pipes
- Lower water temperature to 120 degrees (140 degrees if you have a dishwasher)
- Install faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads
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Clothes Dryer |
1 load/day |
$ 15.90 /mo |
- Use a clothes line when possible
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Clothes Washer |
1 load/day |
$ 5.22 /mo |
- Use Cold Water when you can
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Hair Dryer |
15 min/day |
$ 2.05/mo |
- Dry your hair only when you need to. Consider air drying in warmer weather
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