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Computers
Home computers are more popular than ever, offering the family entertainment and home-business functionality. And with more people operating businesses from their homes, the impact these computers and 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 think twice about leaving it on 24 hours a day. That would be 6 times more usage, and more like $270 per year.When you're next in the market for a home computer, look for the ENERGY STAR® logo to assure yourself of future energy savings.
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