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Prepare the groundSurveysElectricity consumption
  Did you know?
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The average U.S. household used 920 kWh a month in 2006. (Dept. of Energy) The U.S. as a whole used 3,883 billion kWh in 2003, or 13,868 kwH per person based on a population of 280 million. (Dept. of Energy)

On a peak day in 1999, California used 50,743 megawatt-hours of electricity, or 50,743,000,000 watt-hours.

The average U.S. household used 920 kWh a month in 2006. (Dept. of Energy) The U.S. as a whole used 3,883 billion kWh in 2003, or 13,868 kwH per person based on a population of 280 million. (Dept. of Energy)

On a peak day in 1999, California used 50,743 megawatt-hours of electricity, or 50,743,000,000 watt-hours.
  
  Survey - Electricity Consumption
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What is your average monthly electricity consumption in your primary residence? (Use your your bills from your local energy provider)
Do you think that your electricity cost per kilo watt hour (kWh) will go up in near future?
In the winter, do you heat with electricity?
Does your air conditioner run on electricity?
Do you have any alternative energy installations in your house?
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  What is 1 kWh?
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By becoming energy aware at home, you can save money and help combat climate change. The first step to saving energy is knowing how much you use in the first place.

 

How we measure electricity

Electricity is measured in units. Each unit is equivalent to 1,000 watts of electricity used for one hour - or one kilowatt-hour (kWh).

 

What do I get for 1 kWh?

1 kWh in Lasts for
an instant electric shower 7 to 10 min
an immersion water heater 15 to 20 min
a large ring on an electric cooker 20 to 40 min
a kettle 20 to 40 min
a tumble dryer 20 to 40 min
a two-slice toaster 40 to 60 min
a washing machine 70 to 100 min
a dishwasher 70 to 100 min
a desktop computer & monitor 4 to 6 hours
a 28-inch TV 6 to 9 hours
a 100 watt standard lightbulb 10 hours
a 20 watt CFL lightbulb 50 hours

By becoming energy aware at home, you can save money and help combat climate change. The first step to saving energy is knowing how much you use in the first place.

 

How we measure electricity

Electricity is measured in units. Each unit is equivalent to 1,000 watts of electricity used for one hour - or one kilowatt-hour (kWh).

 

What do I get for 1 kWh?

1 kWh in Lasts for
an instant electric shower 7 to 10 min
an immersion water heater 15 to 20 min
a large ring on an electric cooker 20 to 40 min
a kettle 20 to 40 min
a tumble dryer 20 to 40 min
a two-slice toaster 40 to 60 min
a washing machine 70 to 100 min
a dishwasher 70 to 100 min
a desktop computer & monitor 4 to 6 hours
a 28-inch TV 6 to 9 hours
a 100 watt standard lightbulb 10 hours
a 20 watt CFL lightbulb 50 hours
  
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