Entertainment
|
Appliance
|
Typical Usage
|
$/month*
|
$/year*
|
|
Radio
|
1 hr/day
|
0.02
|
0.18
|
|
Stereo System
|
2 hrs/day
|
0.25
|
2.94
|
|
VCR
|
30 hrs/month
|
0.05
|
0.54
|
|
Televisions
|
|
|
|
|
19" B&W - Solid State
|
7 hrs/day
|
0.48
|
5.70
|
|
19" B&W - Tube Type
|
7 hrs/day
|
1.05
|
12.60
|
|
19" Color - Solid State
|
7 hrs/day
|
0.90
|
10.80
|
|
25" Color - Solid State
|
7 hrs/day
|
1.33
|
15.96
|
|
35" Color - Solid State
|
7 hrs/day
|
1.97
|
23.64
|
*All Estimated Energy Costs Calculated At $0.05/kWh
EFFICIENCY TIPS
-
Make sure your new television is solid state.
-
When vacationing, connect your radio to a timer rather than
leaving it on 24 hours-a-day for security.
-
Make sure your sensitive electronic equipment/appliances are
plugged into a surge protector.
| Useful
Information |
Home Energy Use Guide |
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