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Click on any room or section of the house FOR home energy savings tips.

Floor Plan for Home Utility Savings

Attic, Garage and Unconditioned Spaces

There are many unconditioned spaces in your home – attic, garage, utility room, etc. – which often get overlooked for energy-efficient and conservation measures. Let’s see what we can dig up!

Office and Electronics

In this digital age, electronics are found in every room of the house and many of them have energy-efficient settings. Check out our list below for more information.

Bedroom

Even while you sleep, your home can still use energy. Below we have outlined some tips on saving electricity and staying comfortable without breaking the bank.

Bathroom

This may not be a hot spot for energy efficiency, but there are ways to conserve energy without sacrificing comfort. Check those out below.

Living Room

From lighting to windows to your thermostat, the living room is a great place to make the most out of home energy savings. Read on to see how to reduce electricity bills in your main living space.

Miscellaneous

There are many more ways you can save energy that don’t necessarily fit into one particular room. We have you covered with more tips below.

Kitchen

Even with energy-efficient appliances, you can still learn how to save money on electric bills with the helpful tips you’ll find below.

HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

The majority of your energy usage comes from your HVAC system. Below we have outlined numerous tips to help you stay comfortable and maintain your system while lowering your utility bills.

How much does this cost on my utility bill?

Use this Energy Usage Calculator to see just how much a specific appliance or device costs to operate. If you are unsure, look for the examples of average watt requirements below the calculator.

To find wattage the formula is

amps (A) x volts (V) = watts (W)

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Energy Usage Calculator


Commonly Used Items (average watt displayed)


Kitchen Items
Watts
Coffee Maker
1000
Toaster
1200
Crock Pot
200-350
Electric Oven
2500-5000
Electric Stove
1000-3000
Refrigerator
350-800
Mini Fridge
250
Entertainment Items
Watts
DVR
35
LCD TV
55-80
XBox One-Gaming
105
XBox One-Idle
55
Playstation 4-Gaming
150
Playstation 4-Idle
55
Computer Tower
340
PC with Monitor
450
DVD/Blu-Ray Player
25

 

HVAC Items
Watts
Electic Furnace (1,000 sq ft)
7900
Electic Furnace (2,400 sq ft)
18000
Blower
425
Heat Pump (3 ton)
1200
Air Conditioner (3 ton)
3500
Window AC (medium)
900
Window AC (large)
1440
Miscellaneous items
Watts
Hair Dryer
1500
Curling Iron
90
Clothes iron
1100
Dehumidifier
300
Humidifier
50
Ceiling fan
75

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