ENERGY WASTE CHART
The summary of energy used by different appliances listed below was provided by Matt Trevaskis from eco-drive.
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These figures assume a cost of 13p per kWh and CO2 of 450g per kWh.
| Appliance | Hours used per day | Watts used when on | Annual cost of use | Watts used on standby | Annual cost of standby | Percentage wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | 2 | 75 | £7.12 | 14 | £14.61 | 67% |
| VCR | 0.1 | 15 | £0.07 | 8 | £9.07 | 99% |
| Freeview box |
4 | 7 | £1.33 | 7 | £6.64 | 83% |
| DVD player |
0.25 | 10 | £0.12 | 5 | £5.63 | 98% |
| Phone/ answer machine |
0.25 | 7 | £0.08 | 7 | £7.89 | 99% |
| Computer | 2 | 60 | £5.69 | 13 | £13.57 | 70% |
| Microwave | 0.25 | 1700 | £20.17 | 24 | £27.05 | 57% |
| Touch lamp | 0.25 | 46 | £0.55 | 6 | £6.76 | 93% |
| Battery charger | 6 | 12 | £3.41 | 10 | £3.79 | 53% |
| Total cost (Total CO2) |
£49.36 (121.6kg) |
£104.52 (315.8kg) |
Figures accurate at 1st March 2008.