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How We Use Energy In Our Homes
9/28/09
Heating
Wattage
Lighting
11%
Each foot
Space
Heating
31%
Computers &
Electronics
9%
Water
Heating
12%
Cost per hour
of run time
Space
Cooling
12%
The largest portion
of a utility bill for a
typical house is for
heating and cooling.
(based on national average)
Source: U.S. Department of Energy www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/home_energy.html
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) notes that one of
the most cost-effective steps in home energy conservation is
the installation of insulation.1 Check current insulation
levels and properly insulate a new or existing home
according to the DOE’s updated specifications.2
Caulk and weatherstrip to ensure you’re not wasting energy
on heat or air conditioning that escapes to the outdoors.
The DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
estimate that consumers could save up to 20% on heating
and cooling bills with proper sealing and insulation.3 For
more information, contact your local electric cooperative.
DOE www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation_sealing.html
2DOE www.ornl.gov/~roofs/Zip/ZipHome.html
3DOE www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_sealing
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Appliances and electronics featuring
the ENERGY STAR logo use less
energy than similar models. The
EPA introduced the ENERGY STAR
program in 1992 as a voluntary
labeling program to promote the use of energy-efficient
products. Computers and monitors were the first products
to receive the label. The program now includes office
equipment, household appliances, and residential heating
and cooling equipment.
250
$0.02
Portable Space Heater/Oil-Filled Radiator
750 Watts
1,000 Watts
1,500 Watts
750
1,000
1,500
$0.07
$0.09
$0.14
Electric Fireplace (heating mode)
1,500
$0.14
Central Electric Furnace & Blower
15,350
20,490
25,670
$1.38
$1.84
$2.31
Air Source Heat Pump
(without backup running)
3 Ton
4 Ton
5 Ton
$0.48
$0.74
$0.93
Air Source Heat Pump
(with backup running)
3 Ton with 15 kW backup
4 Ton with 15 kW backup
5 Ton with 15 kW backup
$1.86
$2.12
$2.31
Ground Source Heat Pump
(without emergency backup running)
3 Ton
4 Ton
5 Ton
$0.34
$0.46
$0.57
Ground Source Heat Pump
(with emergency backup running)
3 Ton with 15 kW backup
4 Ton with 20 kW backup
5 Ton with 20 kW backup
Cooling
Wattage
Cost per hour
of run time
370
150
180
500
$0.03
$0.01
$0.02
$0.05
706
1,412
2,824
$0.06
$0.13
$0.25
Attic
Ceiling
Box Fan (20”)
Furnace (1/2 hp)
Room Air Conditioner
6,000 Btu/hr
12,000 Btu/hr
24,000 Btu/hr
Central Air Conditioner
Forced-Air Systems
15 kW
20 kW
25 kW
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Water Heating, Laundry,
& Cleaning
Fans
Individual Baseboard Heater
Other
8%
Refrigeration
9%
Appliances
9%
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$1.38
$1.84
$1.84
3 Ton
4 Ton
5 Ton
$0.53
$0.83
$1.03
(Rule-of-thumb calculation: 100 kWhs/person/month
+ 100 kWhs/month to keep water heated)
Number
of people
Gallons
per month
kWhs
per month
Cost per
month
1
2
3
4
5
6
450
900
1,350
1,800
2,250
2,700
200
300
400
500
600
700
$18.00
$27.00
$36.00
$45.00
$54.00
$63.00
Wattage
$0.48
$0.74
$0.93
With cold water
With hot water
1,440
5,000
$0.34
$0.46
$0.57
Note: In an all-electric home, run time of a cooling system
is typically less than run time of a heating system.
you can reduce
your cooling bill by two
percent just by raising your
thermostat one degree in the
summer? Likewise, in the winter,
lowering your thermostat by one degree
can reduce heating bills by three percent.
$0.13
$0.22
$0.45
Clothes Washer (per load)
With cold water
With hot water
500
$0.05
$0.14
Where A Typical Home Loses Energy
Fans and Vents
4%
Did
you
know...
Cost per hour
of run time
Clothes Dryer (per load)
Ground Source Heat Pump
3 Ton
4 Ton
5 Ton
Home Energy
Use Guide
Dishwasher
Air Source Heat Pump
3 Ton
4 Ton
5 Ton
Water Heating
Windows
10%
Doors
11%
Plumbing
Penetrations
13%
Fireplace
14%
Electric Outlets
2%
Floors, Walls,
and Ceiling
31%
Ducts
15%
Seeing where energy
escapes in the home
gives you ideas where
you can make improvements.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/air_leaks.html
Mid-State 8
Electric Cooperatives
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What Is A Kilowatt-Hour?
We pay for electricity in kilowatt-hours (kWhs). One
kilowatt-hour is the equivalent of using 1,000 watts for
one hour or using a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours.
While electric rates may vary among electric suppliers,
we will use a Missouri average of $0.09 per kilowatthour for the examples in this brochure.
When kilowatt-hours add up, electric bills
get higher. And kilowatt-hour use is adding up
more and more each year. According to statistics,
the average family’s use of electricity is increasing
at a rate of 4 to 7 percent per year. Therefore, it
seems reasonable that if we become more aware of
how we use kilowatt-hours, we can learn how to use
them more efficiently.
What Does It Cost To
Run My Appliances?
The appliance use charts listed in this brochure
show the most commonly used appliances and office
equipment in homes, the average wattage of that
equipment, and an estimated cost of use. To calculate
the exact use of your appliances or for those not listed
in the charts, use the following formula:
amps x volts = watts
watts x hours = watt-hours
watt-hours/1,000 = kilowatt-hours (kWhs)
kWh x $0.09 = estimated cost of using the appliance
Look for the serial plate on the bottom or back of the
appliance. It lists the power used in terms of watts
(120 watts might be written 120W) or amps and volts.
We will use an electric hand mixer as an example.
This appliance requires about 127 watts. Here is
how you would figure its use for 15 minutes:
15 minutes = 1/4 hour, so
120 watts x 1/4 hour = 30 watt-hours
30 watt-hours/1,000 = .03 kWh
.03 kWh x $0.09 = $0.0027
(three tenths of one cent)
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For a larger appliance such as a water heater,
remember that it is only running when it has clicked
on and is actually heating water. The time your water
heater is on varies according to how often you do
laundry, take baths, or run the dishwasher. Let’s say
your water heater is on for three hours on a particular
day (the national average):
4,500 watts x 3 hours = 13,500 watt-hours
13,500 watt-hours/1,000 = 13.5 kWh
13.5 kWh x $0.09 = $1.22
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Kitchen Appliances, continued
Range
(Self-cleaning cycle,
each use)
Sandwich Grill
Slow Cooker
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Waffle Iron
$1.13
2,260
1,160
200
1,150
1,440
1,120
$0.20
$0.34
$0.02
$0.10
$0.73
$0.10
Home Entertainment
From another angle, you can see that you would be
using 4.5 kWh for every full hour that your water
heater is on. This means it costs you 41 cents per hour.
Refrigeration
Wattage
Cost per hour
of run time
Refrigerator-Freezer (Frost Free)
18 cu.ft
720
$0.06
24 cu.ft
810
$0.07
Refrigerator-Freezer (Manual Defrost)
18 cu.ft.
630
$0.06
24 cu.ft.
720
$0.06
Refrigerator-Freezer Side-by-Side (Frost Free)
26 cu.ft.
1,020
$0.09
Freezer (Frost Free)
12 cu.ft.
650
$0.06
24 cu.ft.
845
$0.08
Freezer (Manual Defrost)
12 cu.ft.
650
$0.06
24 cu.ft.
845
$0.08
Kitchen Appliances
Barbecue Grill
Coffee Maker
Deep Fryer
Garbage Disposal
Hot Plate
Microwave
Wattage
Cost per hour
of run time
1,350
900
1,450
700
660
1,450
$0.12
$0.08
$0.13
$0.06
$0.06
$0.13
Radio
Stereo
DVD Player
Television
19”
25”
36”
53” Projection
42” Plasma
50” Plasma
Smart Energy Resources
12,500
Wattage
Cost per hour
of run time
70
150
50
$0.01
$0.02
$0.01
110
113
133
170
250
550
$0.01
$0.01
$0.01
$0.02
$0.02
$0.05
Note: Instant-on TVs consume 75% of total wattage
when not in use. Unplug your TV when you aren’t using
it to save energy.
Home Office
Personal Computer
Color Monitor
Fax Machine
Inkjet Printer
Laser Printer
Wattage
Cost per hour
of run time
80
75
105
35
400
$0.01
$0.01
$0.01
$0.01
$0.04
Look for the EnergyGuide labels on
household appliances as well as
heating and cooling equipment. The
label helps you compare the efficiency
or annual energy use of competing
brands and similar models. If you
don’t see an EnergyGuide label, ask
a salesperson for the information.
Miscellaneous
Air Cleaner
Humidifier
Dehumidifier
20 gal. Aquarium
Water Bed Heater
Vacuum Cleaner
Electric Blanket (full size)
Garage Door Opener
Wattage
Cost per hour
of run time
250
177
390
150
400
630
100
800
$0.02
$0.02
$0.04
$0.01
$0.04
$0.06
$0.02
$0.07
• The Alliance to Save Energy - ASE is a notfor-profit coalition promoting energy
efficiency: www.ase.org.
• The Department of Energy (DOE)
and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) host the Home Energy
Saver website, an online resource to
help homeowners calculate and look
for energy-efficient improvements:
www.hes.lbl.gov.
• Obtain a free booklet, Energy Savers: Tips
on Saving Energy and Money at Home, by calling
1-877-337-3463 or by visiting www.eere.energy.gov/library.
• Free energy-saving guides are available by calling
1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937)
or visiting www.energystar.gov/publications.
Call the energy advisor at your electric cooperative to learn
more about energy efficiency and smart energy choices.
Swimming Pool And Spa
Hot Tub Heater
6,000
Hot Tub Pump, 1 hp
1,800
Low Speed (if two-speed) 300
Swimming Pool Filter Pump
1 hp
1,200
1 hp
1,800
2 hp
2,400
Swimming Pool Sweep Pump
1 hp
900
Farm Operations
Wattage
$0.54
$0.16
$0.03
$0.11
$0.16
$0.22
$0.08
Cost per hour
of run time
Water Pump
1/3 hp
250
$0.02
1.5 hp
1,120
$0.11
Well pump 1 hp
$0.25
Stock Tank Water Heater 1,500
$0.14
Heat Lamp
250
$0.02
Head Bolt (Engine Block) Heater
500 Watt
500
$0.05
800 Watt
800
$0.07
1,500 Watt
1,500
$0.14
Livestock Fencer
100 $0.90 per month
Security Light
90
Range of lease
and usage fees
(member-owned)
Mid-State 8 Electric Cooperatives
• Boone Electric Cooperative
1413 Rangeline, Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-4181 • www.booneelectric.coop
• Callaway Electric Cooperative
1313 Cooperative Drive, Fulton, MO 65251
573-642-3326 • www.callawayelectric.com
• Central Missouri Electric Cooperative
22702 N. Hwy 65, Sedalia, MO 65301
660-826-2900 • www.cmecinc.com
• Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
29868 Highway 5, Tipton, MO 65081
660-433-5521 • www.co-mo.coop
• Consolidated Electric Cooperative
3940 E. Liberty, Mexico, MO 65265
573-581-3630 • www.consolidatedelectric.com
• Cuivre River Electric Cooperative
1112 East Cherry Street, Troy, MO 63379
636-528-8261 • www.cuivre.com
• Howard Electric Cooperative
Hwy. 5 & 240 North, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-3311 • www.howardelectric.com
• Three Rivers Electric Cooperative
1324 E. Main, Linn, MO 65051
573-897-2251 • www.threeriverselectric.com