Home
computers are multiplying as they become the family entertainment and business
center. And with more people operating businesses from their homes, the impact
these computers and all of their peripherals like printers, scanners,
and large color monitors are having on utility bills is increasing. If
the computer set-up uses 300 watts for 4 hours per day, at $.10 per kWh, that's
about $45 annually or less than $4 dollars a month. So you are not likely to
limit your time on the computer to save on your electric bills, but you might
thing twice about leaving it on 24 hours a day. That would be 6 times more usage,
and more like $270 per year.
Besides
just having them on when needed, what you purchase next is the place to focus
your attention for energy efficiency. Look for the EnergyStar logo to
find ones that use less energy.
And Furthermore . . .
