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Bigger Bills, Because of the Box
Do you have a satellite or cable box around your TV with recording capabilities, often called a DVR? Chances are, you do. With 160 million of these so called ‘set-top boxes’ in the United States, there is roughly one box … Continue reading
Tagged DVR, electronics, Energy Efficiency, Savings, television
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Which Gaming System is the Most Energy Efficient?
A new study from the Electric Power Research Institute listing just how much power it takes to play the three most popular video gaming systems has come out and the Nintendo WiiTM took home the high score. According to EPRI, … Continue reading
Tagged electronics, Energy Efficiency, entertainment system, video game
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An Energy Bill Breakdown and What You Can Do to Lower It
According to EnergyStar, the average household spends about $2,200 a year on their energy bill. So here’s an energy bill breakdown: 46% on HVAC systems. 14% on Water Heating. 12% on Lighting. 13% on Home Appliances. 11% on other Electronics … Continue reading
Where Does My Money Go?
According to EnergyStar.gov, the average annual energy bill for a typical single home is approximately $2,200 and breaks down like the graph below shows. Heating – $638 Cooling – $374 Water Heating – $308 Appliances – $286 (includes refrigerator, dishwasher, … Continue reading
Tagged appliance, Cooling, electronics, energy bill, Heating, light, water heater
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