Happy (almost) 4th of July! Just in time for the big party you’re having tomorrow, we decided to put together a list of summer cooking tips that will help you cut back on energy use. You’ll be glad you started using these for the summer!
Summer is here and you know what that means…longer days, warmer nights, and the need to cool down! We’ve rounded up some summer cooling tips for around the house. Each of these tips are so easy to implement, you can start today!
You’ve been tasked with making your famous plum salsa for the family BBQ this weekend! Instead of chopping all the ingredients by hand (you know just how long that can take) you decide to try an electric chopping appliance instead. You could use your blender’s “chop” setting or give the food processor a try, but you aren’t sure which one to go with. To help make the decision a little easier, we’ve rounded up some data that compares how much energy each appliance typically uses!
Let’s look at wattage.
Energy experts know that some of the biggest home energy hogs tend to be in the kitchen! For example, because your fridge is one of the only appliances that runs 24/7/365, it costs about $90 per year to operate according the U.S. Department of Energy. Check out these tips below that could help you save about $38-$45 off your energy bills!
You wake up for your first day of the conference only to discover that the shirt you were planning on wearing is wrinkled! No need to fret because you left yourself enough time to get those wrinkles out. The hotel room came with both an iron and a clothing steamer… and now you just need to decide which to use so you can get dressed and start your day. Although you might not be thinking about energy usage because you’re at a hotel, you should be! We’ve rounded up some data that compares how much energy each appliance typically uses!
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The time has come when that dusty old computer you gave to your 16-year-old finally crashed. Now it’s time to buy her the brand-new computer you promised her because she received straight A’s this year. Before you drive over to the store and go computer shopping for a desktop or laptop, you’ll want to know how much energy each uses. We’ve rounded up some data that compares how much energy each appliance typically uses!
Let’s look at wattage.
Laptop = 100 Watts < Desktop = 450 Watts
Having a big living room to entertain is a must, but how much money is it costing you? The TV, video game console, DVR, DVD, and stereo system can make up a large chunk of your energy usage. Below, you’ll find some ways to help cut back on energy costs and save you up to $130 a year!
You finally got around to renovating your living room! Now you need to put together the finishing touches. You notice that big blank wall that is screaming for a brand new big screen TV, but do you get a plasma TV or an LED TV? With so many options out there, we wanted to help make the decision a little easier. We looked at how much energy each appliance typically uses.
Let’s look at wattage.
50 inch Plasma TV = 300 Watts > 50 inch LED TV = 100 Watts
It’s finally time for the first camping trip of the season! The spring weather brings warmth during the days, but evenings can still be very chilly. Not sure how to keep warm at night during the trip? You could use an electric blanket or a space heater that’s already packed with the rest of your gear. To help make the decision a little easier, we looked at how much energy each appliance typically uses.
Let’s look at wattage.
Electric Blanket = 200 Watts < Space Heater = 1,200 Watts