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You pay your electric bill every month, but what exactly are you paying for? It turns out, quite a lot. Here's what you can do with just a single dollar's worth of electricity.
Light a 60-watt equivalent LED bulb for 100 nights.
Warm up 940 slices of pizza in a microwave.
Watch TV for 70 hours.
Charge your phone 650 times.
Run a vacuum cleaner for 6 hours.
Open and close your garage door 2,370 times.
Looking to stretch your energy dollar even more? Here are some quick tips:
- Install LED bulbs throughout your home. They use up to 75% less energy than standard bulbs and last much longer.
- Unplug chargers when your devices are fully charged. Chargers continue to use energy even when they're not charging anything.
- Heat small portions in the microwave whenever possible; it's much more efficient than firing up the range.
- Adjust room temperatures to save energy when you're not at home. Wi-Fi enabled thermostats optimize savings and add convenience.
- When replacing appliances or electronic devices, purchase ENERGY STAR®-certified products. ENERGY STAR devices use less energy than standard models.
Energy-saving tips to Lower Your Bill
To find energy-saving tips, plus products and rebates to help you lower your energy bill, visit ElectricIdeas.com/Tips