Calculating Your Energy Use and Costs

Casio COLLEGE FX-100 Pocket Calculator
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There is a lot of talk about how much energy a typical consumer uses, but how much do you use? After all, if you’re a Compete to Conserve member you’re probably already trying to cut back. That’s why the energy calculator on myGreenElectronics by the Consumer Electronics Association is so handy–and engrossing.

On one easy page, you fill out how many hours each day your electronic devices and appliances are on, idle, or completely off the grid. The calculator then estimates how much energy you use and what your costs per month and per year are. Neat!

The site also provides resources for donating used consumer devices and recycling:
http://www.mygreenelectronics.com/home.aspx

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2 Responses to “Calculating Your Energy Use and Costs”

  1. Steven Seagal Says:

    It doesn’t look and feel like you may have updated the web page in a while.

  2. sbhot Says:

    good blog post, i certainly enjoy this amazing site, keep on it.

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