Miscellaneous Energy Use

Today’s homes have a multitude of miscellaneous energy users scattered throughout their rooms.  Some use a trivial amount of energy, like a clock radio or a cell phone charger.  Others use an enormous amount like a heated aquarium or water bed. 

Knowing where energy is used in your home is the first step toward managing your energy use and reducing the associated costs.  The next step is knowing how to use each appliance wisely.  While it wouldn’t be wise to turn off your clock radio when you leave the room, since you’d constantly be resetting it, you probably do want to turn off a ceiling fan and cover a water bed.  The more you know the more control you’ll have over your energy costs and comfort.