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How Do You Use Energy?
(Source: Utah Power)
Approximate average monthly kilowatt-hour (kWh) use:
| Electric Heat |
1,000** |
| Water Heater (3 people) |
450*** |
| Refrigerator-Freezer (frost free) |
188 |
| Water Bed Heater |
140 |
| Lights |
100-150 |
| Range |
100 |
| Clothes Dryer (4 loads/wk) |
90 |
| Television |
45 |
| Dishwasher (water not included) |
30 |
| Electric Blanket |
22 |
| Coffee Maker |
12 |
| Clothes Washer (water not included) |
10 |
| Microwave |
8 |
| Radio |
7 |
| Iron |
5 |
| Toaster |
5 |
| Waste Disposal |
1 |
** Based on a 1,500 sq. foot home. Homes differ in usage according to size, climate, construction, insulation, and family living habits.
*** Based on a family of 3. Add 100 kWh for each additional person.
What Is A Kilowatt-Hour?
According to Utah Power: "Electric power is measured in watts. All electrical appliances and light bulbs are sized, or rated, in watts. The term kilowatts means 1,000 watts. A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watts of power used for one hour. One kilowatt-hour will run a 100 watt light bulb for 10 hours."
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