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Conserving energy - Cloverport

Posted: Oct 15, 2010

We just heard through the grapevine that our utility company is going to up prices this winter 70%, YIKES! We already heat our home with corn. My question is, and I have heard it both ways, which is more economical, turning your computer off when not in use, or keeping it on? Trying to cut corners here. TIA.

I have always heard to turn your computer off - smj

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overnight or when not in use for a prolonged period of time. It really does conserve electricity, just like not leaving chargers in when not in use. It really makes sense, if it is not on, you are not using electricity.

Off and unplug. - sm

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Our electricity rates are extremely high here. We keep everything not in use unplugged including computer and TV. Even when things are turned off, they still use energy when plugged in, about 40% of what they do when on, so you can save quite a bit just by unplugging. At first my husband thought I was crazy and was annoyed with my unplugging everything, but is happy now as I have been able to shave $100 off our monthly bill by unplugging things, hand washing dishes instead of using the dishwasher, and washing our clothes in cold. We have also just gotten a tankless water heater and hung up a clothes line (warm here year round), so hoping to get our bill down even further soon.

Thank you - Cloverport

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Thank you guys so much for replying. Wow, even unplugging! I never thought of that. I am definitely going to start making these things a habit. In today's economy, you have to think smart!

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