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⚡ Home Energy Cost Calculator

Calculate energy costs for appliances and identify savings opportunities

Electricity Rate

Check your electricity bill (US average: $0.13)

Appliance Details

How to Use

  1. Enter your electricity rate from your utility bill
  2. Select an appliance type or enter custom wattage
  3. Enter how many hours per day the appliance runs
  4. Enter how many days per year it's used
  5. Click "Calculate Energy Cost" to see results
  6. Optional: Enter new appliance wattage to calculate savings from an upgrade

Energy Saving Tips

High-Usage Appliances

HVAC systems, water heaters, and clothes dryers are typically the biggest energy users. Upgrading these first provides the most savings.

LED Lighting

Replace incandescent bulbs (60W) with LED (9W) to save 85% on lighting costs. LEDs also last 25x longer.

Phantom Load

Electronics in standby mode still draw power. Use power strips and turn off devices when not in use to save 5-10% annually.

Seasonal Adjustments

Programmable thermostats can save $180/year. Set AC to 78°F in summer and heat to 68°F in winter for optimal efficiency.