Understanding Your Energy Use

Energy Consumption Breakdown

Around half of a typical home’s energy is consumed by heating and cooling over a year while 25% is used by water heating.

Refrigeration – Estimated Annual Kilowatt Hours
Refrigerator/Freezer 1829
Freezer 1307

Lights & Appliances – Estimated Annual Kilowatt Hours
Clothes dryer 1284
Personal computer (always on) 864
Range 750
Oven, self-cleaning 520
Television 502
100 watt light bulb (12 hours per day) 438
Microwave oven 300
Iron 144
Radio/tape/CD player 109
Coffee maker 106
Radio 86
Vacuum cleaner 46
Toaster 39
Waffle iron 22

Space Heating & Cooling – Estimated Annual Kilowatt Hours
Air Conditioner (room) 1389
Water bed heater 1458
Furnace Fan 650
Fan (attic) 300
Fan (windows) 170
Fan (ceiling) 100
Dehumidifier 350
Air Cleaner 220

Water Heating – Estimated Annual Kilowatt Hours
Standard Electric Water Heater 6000
Heat Pump Water Heater 1200
Spa Heater 7000
Dishwasher 1188
Washing machine 103