Is every outlet being used — or almost? In the kitchen, you have a coffee maker, microwave, the fridge, a TV. In your bedroom, an alarm clock, phone charger, another TV. Did you know that those gadgets — the ones that are always plugged in — are constantly adding to your electric bill?
Obviously there are some kitchen appliances that would be unwise, and almost impossible, to unplug: think your dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator. But others are worth the extra effort. Coffee makers, food processors, microwaves, and the like are easy to unplug but not so easy on the power grid. See the digital clock on your coffee maker and microwave?
One of the worst offenders of wasting power is your entertainment system. Through survey analysis, plug load was identified as the most untapped energy savings potential on campus. When viewed from a campus-wide perspective, equipment and devices plugged in while not in use contributes to huge energy draws that, at times, are completely unnecessary. A computer tower, two LCD monitors, computer speakers, and a phone charger consume approximately.
The electricity required to light a 2. Unplugging some of these devices can be a piece of cake, whereas others can be a bit more of a hassle. So is it worth the trouble? Another benefit of unplugging your appliances is protection from power surges.
If you consider the host of small appliances sitting on the typical kitchen counter, the numerous electronics in most entertainment centers and the collection of small chargers it takes to power mobile devices for an entire household, you might count more than 20 plugs before you even get to the major appliances.
So while energy vampires do consume small amounts of electricity, a whole house full of them can add up to a noticeable amount on your monthly electric bill.
0コメント