So How Much Does Electricity Cost Anyway?

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SO HOW MUCH DOES ELECTRICITY COST ANYWAY?

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Electricity can cost a lot...

That is because the oil that helps to make electricity, costs a lot of money.

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...how you use it determines how much it will cost.

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Let us work out a bill for you...

The ďŹ gures in this brochure will give you an idea of what you can expect.

But remember, your bill will depend on the type of appliances you have and how much you use them.

The appliances shown in this brochure, are the average sizes used.

Right now, June 2018, the average cost of electricity is $39.00 per kwH. Kilowatt hours or kWh is a measure of how much electricity you use, just as how "gallons" is a measure of how much water you use.

So $39.00 per kwH, means it costs $39.00 per kwH that you use.

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Fridge (15-17cuft) plugged in 24 hours per day = $2,496.00 for the month.

That's for 64kWh.

Fan for 12 hours each day = $624.00 for the month.

That's for 16 kWh.

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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Iron for 2 hours each week = $273.00 for the month.

That's for 7kWh.

Microwave oven for 1 hour each week = $78.00 for the month.

That's for 2 kWh.

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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4 incandescent bulbs for 5 hours = $1,053.00 for the month.

That's for 27 kWh.

4 Fluorescent Bulbs for 5 hours = $585.00 for the month.

That's for 15 kWh.

4 LED Bulbs for 5 hours = $195.00 for the month.

That's for 5 kWh.

Save money - go with LED Bulbs!

TV (37� Plasma) for 4 hours everyday = $858.00 for the month.

That's for 22 kWh.

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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Washing machine for 3 hours each week = $312.00 for the month.

That's for 8 kWh.

Computer for 2 hours each day = $351.00 for the month.

That's for 9 kWh.

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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Electric Stove for 1 hour each day = $2,067.00 for the month.

That's for 53 kWh.

Air Conditioning Unit for 3 hours each day = $3,588.00 for the month.

That's for 92 kWh.

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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Now let’s add up the bill, to see how much all of these would cost for the month.

Fridge (using about 64 kWh) Standing Fan (using about 16 kWh) Iron (using about 7 kWh) Microwave (using about 2 kWh) Bulbs (4 incandescent) (using about 27 kWh) Bulbs (4 Florescent) (using about 15 kWh) Bulbs (4 LED) (using about 27 kWh) TV (using about 22 kWh) Washing Machine (using about 8 kWh) Computer (using about 9 kWh) Electric Stove (using about 53 kWh) Air Conditioning (using about 92 kWh) TOTAL BILL

$2,496.00 $624.00 $273.00 $78.00 $1,053.00 $585.00 $195.00 $858.00 $312.00 $351.00 $2,067.00 $3,588.00 $12,480.00

USE LESS and SAVE MONEY. Turn o and unplug the things you are not using.

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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Here is another way to show that same information:

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for June 2018.

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Here are some tips to save you money.

FOR YOUR FRIDGE 4 Make sure the rubber seals are good, so that air is not escaping 4 Don’t open the fridge door and let out all the cool air, while you decide what to eat FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 4 As soon as the room gets cool enough, turn it off, and turn on the fan instead 4 Make sure all windows and doors are closed when the AC unit is on 4 Keep the air filter clean 4 Use your AC unit less often. It uses a lot of current.

FOR YOUR STOVE 4 Change if you can, to a gas stove 4 If you still use an electric stove, make sure the pot is the right size for the burner 4 Turn off the stove 10 minutes before the food is cooked. The hot stove will continue to cook the food.

FOR YOUR IRON 4 Do not iron everyday. Save up all your ironing for one day.

4 Do not chat on your phone while you iron. You will take longer and use more electricity.

Do you want some more tips?

Visit our website at www.jpsco.com July 2018

These costs depend on the price of fuel, which changes from month to month. The costs you see on this page, are for April 2018.