Energy prices have risen across the US, intensified by record summer heat and recent heat waves. Small household actions can reduce monthly energy bills. Increasing the thermostat by 1°F can cut energy use by about 3%. Unplugging multiple idle devices produces cumulative savings that can approach $200 per year, depending on local rates. Unplugging a seldom-used TV saves roughly $2–$6 annually per set. Printers left plugged in can cost $3–$8 per year and draw 2–6W when idle. Gaming consoles in standby draw 1.5–10W, potentially costing about $1 per month each.
With costs climbing across the US, energy prices stand out -made worse by record-breaking summer heat and recent waves scorching multiple states. Having endured several of them this season, I'm always searching for ways to cut back on energy use. There are many little things you can do that can shave dollars off your monthly energy bill, and they go beyond switching off the lights when you leave the room. Did you know you can save 3% for every 1°F increase in your thermostat?
It's easy to forget to unplug TVs that aren't in daily use, but it happens more often than you'd think. This is especially true if you have a TV in a guest room or common area that isn't often occupied. Simply unplugging your TVs when not in use could save you between $2 and $6 a year for each one. As soon as I learned this, I ran to unplug my guest room and office TV.
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