ENERGY CONSUMERS EDGE
Your home energy checklist
Clear Energy Choices. Better Control of Your Costs.

1. START WITH YOUR BILL
[ ] Record the billing start and end dates, and the number of days.
[ ] Record total electricity used (kWh), not just the amount due.
[ ] Separate usage charges from fixed fees, taxes, credits, and old balances.
[ ] Note whether the meter reading is actual or estimated.
[ ] Calculate kWh per day before comparing bills of different lengths.
[ ] Find your variable per-kWh rate. Check for time or usage tiers.

2. UNDERSTAND YOUR APPLIANCES
[ ] Choose one appliance to investigate.
[ ] Record its rated power in watts, or measured average power if available.
[ ] Estimate hours actively drawing that power, and the number of days.
[ ] For cycling appliances, use measured energy or suitable annual-kWh data.
[ ] Follow the manufacturer's directions for any plug-in energy meter.

3. MAKE A SCENARIO
Appliance: __________________________
Power (W): __________ Hours/day: __________ Days: __________
Usage rate (currency/kWh): __________ Currency: __________
Energy = watts / 1,000 x active hours per day x days = __________ kWh
Variable cost = energy x rate = __________
Fixed fees, taxes, demand charges, tiers, and time-of-use prices are excluded.
Illustrative check: 1,500 W x 4 h/day x 30 days / 1,000 = 180 kWh.
At an illustrative USD 0.20/kWh, variable cost = USD 36.

4. CHOOSE A NEXT STEP
[ ] Start with an affordable change that fits your home and daily routine.
[ ] If renting, check the lease and ask before making property changes.
[ ] Compare options at the same rate, usage, and comfort assumptions.
[ ] Check upfront costs alongside estimated running costs.
[ ] Record a baseline and compare measured use after the change.
[ ] Ask a qualified professional about electrical work or major equipment.

My next step: __________________________________________________
What I will measure: ___________________________________________
Date to check again: ___________________________________________

Use your own rate. Example figures are scenarios, not current tariffs.
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