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What Uses Watts in Your Home

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Electricity usage is calculated in kilowatt-hours. A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watts used for one hour. As an example, a 100-watt light bulb operating for ten hours would use one kilowatt-hour. How to calculate electric usage cost: 1. Volts x Amps = Watts 2. Watts รท 1,000 = Kilowatts (kW) 3. Kilowatts (kW) x Hours of…

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Energy Efficiency Tips

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When fuel costs rise, everything is affected in one way or another. Small savings can add up and are often overlooked. We are committed to helping you be as energy efficient as possible. Energy Efficiency Tips Clean refrigerator coils regularly to keep the compressor operating efficiently. Caulk and weather strip doors and windows that leak…

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