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Coffee maker
15 min./day
11.25 kWh
$2.03
Dishwasher, includes hot water
5 loads/wk.
48 kWh
$8,64
E~IERGY STAR Dishwasher,
includes hot water
5Ioads/wk,
40 kWh
£7.20
Electric oven
1hr./day
105 kWh
£18,90
Electric range-stove top,
large surface
1hr./day
81 kWh
$14.58
Microwave oven
30 min./day
12 kWh
$2.16
Toaster oven
15 min./day
11.25 kWh
£2.03
8 hr./day
144 kWh
£25.92
ENERGY STAR Refrigerator/fl-eezer
8 hr./day
17.5 cubic feet, frostless
60 kWh
£10.80
Sub-Zero, or othel- commercial-style
refrigeratm .
8 hr./day
288 kWh
£5184
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Refrigerator/freezer
17.5 cubic feet, frosl:less
Heating, Cooling
& Comfort
How
Often
Used
Dehumidifier
24 hrs./day
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Average
kWh
-Month
288 kWh
Average
Monthly
Cost
$51.84
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Humidifier - cool
table top
24 hrs./day
64.8 kWh
$11.66
Humidifier - warm
table top
24 hrs./day
216 kWh
$38.88
Water heater, electric
80 gallon,1 0% on cycle,
familiy of 4
24 hrs./day
324 kWh
$58.32
Average
118 kWh
$21.24
Space heater
8 hrs./day
360 kWh
$64.80
Room air conditioner
(6,500 BTU)
(12,000 BTU)
6 hrs./day
6 hrs./day
144 kWh
270 kWh
$25.92
$48.60
Central air conditioning
(36,000 BTU)
6 hrs./day
900 kWh
$162.00
Heating system forced air fan
(0.50 horsepower)
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Home Entertainment
(Most devices in this category use standby
power, even when turned off, which has been
factored into the kWh and cost estimates)
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Aquarium (50 gal)
Answering machine!
Phone charger
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Cable box
Continuous
54 kWh
Continuous
4.32 kWh
$9.72
$0.78
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Computer, monitor, printer,
in sleep mode
Computer, monitor, printer,
no sleep mode
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DVD player
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14.4 kWh
$2.59
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24 hrs./day
10.8 kWh
24 hrs./day
108 kWh
$1.94
$19.44
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1 hr.Jday
1.05 kWh
$0.19
Stereo
single component
3 hrs./day
4.5 kWh
$0.81
Stereo
multiple components
3 hrs./day
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Television, plasma
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6 hrs./day
27 kWh
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$4.86
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63 kWh
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Television, 32" LCD
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6 hrs./day
Video-cassette
recorder (VCR)
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Xbox 360
27 kWh
1hr./day
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27 kWh
2 hrs./day
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1.05 kWh
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$11.34
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Television, standard CRT large 6 hrs./day
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$4.86
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Other Household
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Appliances
Ave~aQe
Often
Used
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Cost
12 hrs.lday
23.4 kWh
$4.21
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Ceiling fan, high speed
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Ceiling fan, low speed
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12 hrs.lday
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Electric blanket
Treadmill
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8 hrs.lday
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Window fan
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2.88 kWh
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$0.52
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36 kWh
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$6.48
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30 min.lday
22.5 kWh
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12 hrs.lday
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$4.05
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64.8 kWh
$11.66
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kWh
Month
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Month!v
Cost
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Miscellaneous
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Often
Gutter heating coils
(5 watts/foot -30ft. length)
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18 kWh
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$3.24
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Hot tub, heat cycles 15%
(with insulated cover)
Continuous
594 kWh
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$106.92
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Nebulizer
30 min.lday
1.5 kWh
$0.27
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Oxygen Concentrator
12 hrs.lday
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144 kWh
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Swimming pool pump
(1 horsepower)
24 hrs.lday
1,008 kWh
$181.44
Water bed (conventional
heater, not soft-sided)
Continuous
288 kWh
$51.84
Water well pump
(3/4 horsepower)
30 min.lday
16.5 kWh
$2.97
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$25.92
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How to Figure Appliance Cost
To figure out the cost of operating an appliance not listed in this
brochure, follow this simple formula:
1. Multiply the wattage of the appliance by the monthly
hours of use.
2. Divide by 1,000.
3. Multiply the total by your price per kWh.
(We used an average of $O.18/kWh for this brochure).
Energy Efficiency Tips
• Turn the thermostat down at night, and when you'll be away
for more than three hours.
• Use the "Energy Saver" switch unless there is excess
moisture on the refrigerator.
•
Wh~n
you purchase a new refrigerator or freezer, retire the
old one. A new ENERGY STAR model should cost about
half as much to operate as the old one.
• Purchase appliances and electronics with the ENERGY
STAR label.
• A compact fluorescent bulb costs more to purchase, but can
save $40 to $50 over its life.
• By installing a new, energy-efficient showerhead, you can
use 50% less hot water and still have a comfortable shower.
• Use faucet aerators - the ones with an on/off lever save the
most energy.
• Use the no-heatlair-dry cycle or turn-off the dishwasher
during the drying cycle.
• Dry clothes in consecutive loads, while dryer is warm, and
keep the lint screen clean.
• ENERGY STAR washers can save up to 40% on energy
and 60% on water consumption.
• Waterbed heaters use a lot of energy. You can save up to
30% by keeping the bed covered with quilts and by
insulating the bottom and sides with 1/2 inch polystyrene
insulation.
• Many appliances such as TVs and cable converter boxes
use energy all the time. Unplug them when vacationing.
NSTAR Energy Efficiency Programs
NSTAR Electric offers a full range of energy efficiency services,
designed to save energy, help the environment and keep your
family comfortable all year long.
MassSAVE
NSTAR, through our MassSAVE program, offers a home
energy assessment to customers interested in installing energy
efficiency measures such as air sealing and insulation.
Customers may receive 50 percent (up to $1,500) toward
installing these measures and also receive additional rebate
offers on eligible windows, refrigerators, thermostats and
heating equipment. Currently 0 to 3 percent financing is also
available for recommended improvements for qualified
customers from the HEAT loan program. Visit
www.masssave.com or call 800·654·5833 for more
information or to take advantage of this great program.
ENERGY STARr;,
Lighting and Appliances
When shopping for new appliances or lighting, make sure to
look for the ENERGY STAR label. NSTAR promotes ENERGY
STAR rated appliances, light bulbs, light fixtures, torchiere floor
lamps and ceiling fans. For information about rebates, special
offers and ENERGY STAR retailers in your area, visit
www.myenergystar.com or call 877-ESTAR4U.
New Construction vvith ENERGY STAR';;
If you are building a new home, why not
construct an energy efficient, high
performance home? NSTAR offers
technical expertise and a variety of financial
incentives to builders when they construct
new homes according to ENERGY STAR
specifications or homes that exceed local residential energy
code standards. Please visit www.energystarhomes.com or
call 800-628-8413 for more information.
Cool Smart v\<dth ENERGY STAR'"
Central Air Conditioning Progranl
Did you know ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioning
units can save you up to 20 percent on your cooling costs? To
help with the purchase, NSTAR is offering a $300 mail-in rebate
toward the purchase of qualified central air conditioners or air
source heat pumps. Also a Quality Installation Verification
Service is available through a growing number of participating
contractors. For Illore information, visit www.mycoolsmart.com
or call 800-473-1105.
Web-Based Offerings
Ever wonder how much you can save by installing a new,
energy efficient appliance? NSTAR's online Energy Savings
Calculators allow you to focus
on the energy use of a variety
of appliances in your home.
Compare your home's energy
use to similar homes and get
detailed recommendations on
steps you can take to lower
your home's energy use by
answering the questions in the
Home Analyzer. You can also sign-up to receive an email
newsletter that features news about NSTAR's Energy Efficiency
Programs, current NSTAR rebates and seasonal energy tips.
Visit www.nstar.com to take advantage of these offerings.
Energy Efficiency for
lower income Customers
Customers with lower household incomes may be eligible for a
free home energy analysis and the installation of conservation
measures. Information about eligibility guidelines is available
on our web site - www.nstar.com - or by contacting your
local Community Action or Heating Assistance Program.
* Please note all programs are subject to change.
Energy Efficiency Programs for Cape Cod and Martha's
Vineyard customers are administered by the Cape Light
Compact. They can be reached at 800-797-6699.

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