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Graph Energy Costs per Appliance

Chart based on electric cost of:  7 cents per kilowatt hour

Appliance	Wattage	Usage (kWh) per Month	Cost :  (KwH/month) x .7
Hair Dryer	1,000	4	0.28
Dishwasher	1,200	35	2.45
Computer	800	50	3.50
Microwave	1,000	15	1.05
Radio/Stereo	50	20	1.40
Refrigerator	550	50	3.50
Television	300	40	2.80
Blender	700	12	.84

**Create a BAR GRAPH comparing the cost of each appliance

Analysis

1.  How is the monthly cost of each appliance calculated in this example?

 

2.  How would the cost of your stereo change if the electric company raised rates to .10 per kWh

 

3.  How can you reduce the cost of your household’s electric bill?