How Much Energy Do You Use In An Hour?

You’re busy. Dashing here and there, taking care of errands, attending business meetings, and socializing with friends. Most people have stressful schedules in which every minute is a precious resource not to be wasted.

But while you’re squeezing the most fun and productivity out of each hour, many elements of your home and office are probably wasting energy.

Think about everything you do in the hour before you leave for work; turn on the morning news, put in a load of laundry, grab some juice and breakfast from the refrigerator, and check your email before heading off to start your day.

All of these things can easily be done within an hour, but during that hour, a lot of energy is used. Today’s infographic takes a look at just how much energy is used in an hour by some of the most-used appliances in our homes.

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Graphic Created By WellHome Energy Audits

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Michele W.

4:15AM PST on Jan 2, 2012

Thank you

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KS G.

12:34AM PDT on Aug 27, 2011

Thanks for the article.

David A.

6:51AM PDT on Aug 17, 2011

I was shocked to see how much energy normal everyday tasks use up. I researched a little more and found the website www.everblue.edu. They have energy saving tips as well as ways to start a green career. Check it out.

jane r.

7:11PM PDT on Aug 4, 2011

thanks

Linda M.

1:32PM PDT on Jul 20, 2011

concerning the clothes dryer, one of my favorite eco tips is that if you have to use a dryer at all, add a clean, dry large towel in with the clothes you need to dry and you will be able to set the dryer timer for half as long as you normally would. the dry towel absorbs some of the wetness from the laundry so it'll be done in half the time using half as much energy.

Christa D.

11:53AM PDT on Jun 8, 2011

Thanks

Wioletta S.

2:46AM PDT on Jun 7, 2011

Marcia M.

8:03AM PDT on Jun 1, 2011

Thanks for the info

Maria S.

10:01AM PDT on May 30, 2011

Thanks for posting these useful charts. Unfortunately they don't apply in Europe, but sure do give us an idea.

Kirsten B.

1:54AM PDT on May 30, 2011

Yes, interesting numbers.

Skip the clothes dryer and hang the clothes on the line. Skip the TV - you can catch up in the evening. Bad news once a day is enough! Turn off or unplug the appliances you don't need. Turn off your air conditioning whenever possible.

Those changes, if done by enough people, will make a huge difference.

And before anyone shoots me down: I live in an apartment with a very small balcony, in a part of the country which gets very hot and humid for several months of the year - but I have no dryer and no air conditioning (at home or in my car). Air conditioning in Europe is a rarity.