Ever wonder where your money is going? Yes, some is heading down the drain (check your water-heating costs). And you might be surprised how the rest disappears. To help you identify areas where you can save, here’s an itemized account of the average U.S. household’s annual energy bill.
Your Energy-Bill Breakdown
- Heating and cooling, 48%
- Water heater, 13%
- Refrigerator, 6%
- Dishwasher, 2%
- Clothes washer and dryer, 6%
- Computer and monitor, 1%
- TV, VCR, and DVD player, 2%
- Lighting, 5%
- Other (stove, oven, microwave, and “wall warts”), 17%
Vampires in the House
What’s sucking away your energy budget?
- 75-watt incandescent bulb: 5 cents an hour, or as much as $438 a year.
- 300-watt halogen lamp: 2 cents an hour, or as much as $175 a year.
- Aquarium: 24 cents a day, or as much as $88 a year.
- Christmas lights: 8 cents an hour for 100 lights; as much as $60 for December alone.
- Heated Jacuzzi (with the jets operating while in use): 55 cents a day, or about $200 a year.
- Water bed (heated): Up to $1 a day, or as much as $365 a year.
Article from RealSimple.com
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