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We’ve put together key info and insights to help you better understand your home electricity usage and what impacts it.
On average, U.S. households use approximately 10,715 kWh of electricity per year,according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That’s 893 kWh per month. While your usage depends on many factors, an above-average rate can be a sign to cut back.
Many factors can impact your electricity usage at home — from your geography and climate to your home’s build and the people in it. Despite this variety, heating and cooling systems consume the most power — sometimes accounting for up to 50% of a home’s energy use. After these, year-round appliances, like water heaters, refrigerators, and dryers tend to use the most electricity, followed by electronics like TVs, video game consoles, and computers.
Explore these proven ways to conserve power and cut down on electricity bills.
For example, computer monitors and printers still draw power in standby mode and wall warts can draw “vampire power” from an outlet even if they’re not powering anything. To help you manage many devices at once, try smart plugs or surge protectors.
While appliances are a major expense, smart thermostats, smart plugs, and LED light bulbs are affordable, efficient, and easy to use.
If you live in a deregulated energy market, WattBuy can help you find the best renewable energy plans for your home.
Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.
Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.
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