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Christmas Lights:
50 Non LED Mini ...................................................................37 Cents
50 LED Mini ............................................................................5 Cents
70 LED Icicle ............................................................................5 Cents
100 Non LED Mini .................................................................74 Cents
150 Non LED Multi-Function Mini ..............................................$1.09
300 Non LED Icicle .....................................................................$1.25
The information in this brochure is based on estimated wattages
and is intended to offer general guidelines only. Wattages may
vary based on age, make and model of equipment and should not
be regarded as fully representative of the costs of use.
How to calculate cost per hour
Ceiling fan.................................................................. 1 cent per hour
To calculate the approximate cost to operate a specific appliance
or other item not included on this brochure, locate the wattage
listed on the appliance (you may need to reference the owner’s
manual) and divide it by 1,000 to get the kWh. Once you have the
kWh, multiply by 10 cents per kWh to get an approximate cost to
operate the appliance for one hour.
Box fan ..................................................................... 2 cents per hour
For example: Consider an appliance that uses 600 watts.
Hand held blow dryer .....................................12 – 15 cents per hour
Divide 600 watts by 1,000 = .6 kWh.
Dehumidifier ...................................................... 3 – 7 cents per hour
Multiply .6 kWh by 10 cents per kWh = 6 cents per hour.
Christmas lights were tested for six hours a day for 30 days.
SMALL APPLIANCES
Oxygen machine .......................................................4 cents per hour
Golf cart charger .......................................................5 cents per hour
APPLIANCE STANDBY LOAD
Cell phone charger................................................. 7 cents per month
Microwave (clock) ............................................... 41 cents per month
DVD ..................................................................... 81 cents per month
Printer................................................................... 36 cents per month
TV ............................................................................ $1.45 per month
Range (clock) ...................................................... 20 cents per month
ENERGY COSTS GUIDE
FOR COMMON
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
WATER PUMP
½ hp ...................................................................... 11 cents per hour
¾ hp ...................................................................... 15 cents per hour
1 hp ........................................................................ 18 cents per hour
1½ hp .................................................................... 22 cents per hour
2 hp ........................................................................ 26 cents per hour
To learn more about energy-saving programs, call:
813-275-3909
3 hp ........................................................................ 40 cents per hour
5 hp ........................................................................ 64 cents per hour
tampaelectric.com/save
246.0069 CorpComm 4/14 DP
ENERGY SMART
150 LED Mini ........................................................................15 Cents
The costs listed in this brochure are based on a rate of 10 cents per
kilowatt-hour (kWh). You can locate Tampa Electric’s current rate
at TampaElectric.com/Rates.
Tampa Electric is committed to more than just
providing our customers with reliable,
environmentally responsible energy– one of our top
priorities is helping you save energy, too. This
brochure is designed to help you understand the rate
at which various appliances and other electronic
devices use electricity. Prices shown are based on
typical usage periods.
In addition to wise energy usage choices you can
make with your appliances, you can also save energy
with help from energy-efficiency programs from
Tampa Electric like our free Home Energy Audit. Visit
tampaelectric.com/save for more information on this
program and others that can show you the way to
smart energy usage.
AIR CONDITIONING
The efficiency of your air conditioning system can have a big impact on
your electric bill. Air conditioners are rated according to their seasonal
energy efficiency ratio (SEER). SEER indicates the relative amount of
energy needed to provide a specific cooling output. A higher SEER
equals higher efficiency. Since 2006, new air conditioning systems
range from 13 to 20 SEER. The costs below are based on an air
conditioning system with a SEER between 9 and 15.
2 Ton ..............................................................16 – 27 cents per hour
2.5 Ton............................................................20 – 33 cents per hour
3 Ton ..............................................................24 – 40 cents per hour
3.5 Ton............................................................28 – 46 cents per hour
4 Ton...............................................................32 – 53 cents per hour
5 Ton...............................................................40 – 66 cents per hour
HEATING
Central Resistance Heat:
5 kW........................................................................50 cents per hour
COOKING
Coffee Maker:
Automatic Percolator ....................................... 8 cents per 10 min
Automatic Drip .............................................. 13 cents per 10 min
REFRIGERATION
Newer - Older
Refrigerator/Freezer.............................................$6 – $20 per month
Side-By-Side..........................................................$7 – $26 per month
Food Processor ..........................................................4 cents per hour
Wine Cooler................................................................... $3 per month
Microwave Oven......................................................13 cents per hour
Mini Refrigerator............................................................ $4 per month
Range (Broiler Unit) .................................................33 cents per hour
Costs vary based on age and size of unit.
Oven:
Non self-cleaning/baking cycle...............................9 cents per hour
ENTERTAINMENT
Self-cleaning/baking cycle .....................................7 cents per hour
DVD ............................................................................ 1 cent per hour
Self-cleaning feature ...........................................36 cents per hour
VHS ............................................................................ 1 cent per hour
Large Surface Unit - 8” coil .....................................11 cents per hour
Laptop computer ........................................................ 1 cent per hour
Small Surface Unit - 6” coil........................................6 cents per hour
Desktop Computer ..................................................... 1 cent per hour
Toaster ....................................................................18 cents per hour
Printer ......................................................................... 1 cent per hour
Toaster Oven ...........................................................13 cents per hour
CD Player .................................................................... 1 cent per hour
LAUNDRY/CLEANING
Clothes Dryer:
7 lb. load...................................................................22 cents per load
14 lb. load.................................................................42 cents per load
Dishwasher:
2.9 kW – 3.5 kW for one load ........................25 – 30 cents per hour
(13 gal. hot water – 140F)
Iron ..........................................................................12 cents per hour
Vacuum Cleaner ........................................................6 cents per hour
Clothes Washer:
Top Loader ..............................................................19 cents per hour
Front Loader .............................................................10 cents per load
WATER HEATING
Tank Water Heater:
Radio .......................................................................... 1 cent per hour
Flat Screen TV
26 – 37 inch ..............................................................2 cents per hour
42 – 60 inch ..............................................................3 cents per hour
Standby or “Vampire” Load
Game Console .............................................. .63 to $1.30 per month
LIGHTING
60 Watt Incandescent ............................................. .6 cents per hour
13 Watt CFL (60 Watt Incandescent Equiv).........1 cent per 7.5 hours
7 Watt LED (60 Watt Incandescent Equiv)............1 cent per 14 hours
75 Watt Incandescent............................................ .75 cents per hour
23 Watt CFL (75 Watt Incandescent Equiv)............1 cent per 4 hours
15 Watt LED (75 Watt Incandescent Equiv).........1 cent per 6.5 hours
8 kW........................................................................80 cents per hour
Tub Bath..................................................................................23 cents
100 Watt Incandescent............................................... 1 cent per hour
10 kW ........................................................................ $1.00 per hour
Seven Minute Shower..........................................................11.5 cents
26 Watt CFL (100 Watt Incandescent Equiv)..........1 cent per 4 hours
15 kW ........................................................................ $1.50 per hour
Avg. Cost Per Person, Per Month, Whole House...........................$10
19 Watt LED (100 Watt Incandescent Equiv)..........1 cent per 5 hours
Space Heater – Portable:
1250 – 1650 watts...........................................12 – 17 cents per hour
Tankless Water Heater:
Other:
Tub Bath or Seven Minute Shower.........................................33 cents
50 watt mercury bulb ............................................1 cent per 2 hours
Avg. Cost Per Person, Per Month, Whole House...........................$15
70 watt high pressure sodium ........................... 7 cents per 10 hours
Cost for water heating is less if heat recovery or solar are used.
Christmas Lights:
50 Non LED Mini ...................................................................37 Cents
50 LED Mini ............................................................................5 Cents
70 LED Icicle ............................................................................5 Cents
100 Non LED Mini .................................................................74 Cents
150 Non LED Multi-Function Mini ..............................................$1.09
300 Non LED Icicle .....................................................................$1.25
The information in this brochure is based on estimated wattages
and is intended to offer general guidelines only. Wattages may
vary based on age, make and model of equipment and should not
be regarded as fully representative of the costs of use.
How to calculate cost per hour
Ceiling fan.................................................................. 1 cent per hour
To calculate the approximate cost to operate a specific appliance
or other item not included on this brochure, locate the wattage
listed on the appliance (you may need to reference the owner’s
manual) and divide it by 1,000 to get the kWh. Once you have the
kWh, multiply by 10 cents per kWh to get an approximate cost to
operate the appliance for one hour.
Box fan ..................................................................... 2 cents per hour
For example: Consider an appliance that uses 600 watts.
Hand held blow dryer .....................................12 – 15 cents per hour
Divide 600 watts by 1,000 = .6 kWh.
Dehumidifier ...................................................... 3 – 7 cents per hour
Multiply .6 kWh by 10 cents per kWh = 6 cents per hour.
Christmas lights were tested for six hours a day for 30 days.
SMALL APPLIANCES
Oxygen machine .......................................................4 cents per hour
Golf cart charger .......................................................5 cents per hour
APPLIANCE STANDBY LOAD
Cell phone charger................................................. 7 cents per month
Microwave (clock) ............................................... 41 cents per month
DVD ..................................................................... 81 cents per month
Printer................................................................... 36 cents per month
TV ............................................................................ $1.45 per month
Range (clock) ...................................................... 20 cents per month
ENERGY COSTS GUIDE
FOR COMMON
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
WATER PUMP
½ hp ...................................................................... 11 cents per hour
¾ hp ...................................................................... 15 cents per hour
1 hp ........................................................................ 18 cents per hour
1½ hp .................................................................... 22 cents per hour
2 hp ........................................................................ 26 cents per hour
To learn more about energy-saving programs, call:
813-275-3909
3 hp ........................................................................ 40 cents per hour
5 hp ........................................................................ 64 cents per hour
tampaelectric.com/save
246.0069 CorpComm 4/14 DP
ENERGY SMART
150 LED Mini ........................................................................15 Cents
The costs listed in this brochure are based on a rate of 10 cents per
kilowatt-hour (kWh). You can locate Tampa Electric’s current rate
at TampaElectric.com/Rates.
Christmas Lights:
50 Non LED Mini ...................................................................37 Cents
50 LED Mini ............................................................................5 Cents
70 LED Icicle ............................................................................5 Cents
100 Non LED Mini .................................................................74 Cents
150 Non LED Multi-Function Mini ..............................................$1.09
300 Non LED Icicle .....................................................................$1.25
The information in this brochure is based on estimated wattages
and is intended to offer general guidelines only. Wattages may
vary based on age, make and model of equipment and should not
be regarded as fully representative of the costs of use.
How to calculate cost per hour
Ceiling fan.................................................................. 1 cent per hour
To calculate the approximate cost to operate a specific appliance
or other item not included on this brochure, locate the wattage
listed on the appliance (you may need to reference the owner’s
manual) and divide it by 1,000 to get the kWh. Once you have the
kWh, multiply by 10 cents per kWh to get an approximate cost to
operate the appliance for one hour.
Box fan ..................................................................... 2 cents per hour
For example: Consider an appliance that uses 600 watts.
Hand held blow dryer .....................................12 – 15 cents per hour
Divide 600 watts by 1,000 = .6 kWh.
Dehumidifier ...................................................... 3 – 7 cents per hour
Multiply .6 kWh by 10 cents per kWh = 6 cents per hour.
Christmas lights were tested for six hours a day for 30 days.
SMALL APPLIANCES
Oxygen machine .......................................................4 cents per hour
Golf cart charger .......................................................5 cents per hour
APPLIANCE STANDBY LOAD
Cell phone charger................................................. 7 cents per month
Microwave (clock) ............................................... 41 cents per month
DVD ..................................................................... 81 cents per month
Printer................................................................... 36 cents per month
TV ............................................................................ $1.45 per month
Range (clock) ...................................................... 20 cents per month
ENERGY COSTS GUIDE
FOR COMMON
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
WATER PUMP
½ hp ...................................................................... 11 cents per hour
¾ hp ...................................................................... 15 cents per hour
1 hp ........................................................................ 18 cents per hour
1½ hp .................................................................... 22 cents per hour
2 hp ........................................................................ 26 cents per hour
To learn more about energy-saving programs, call:
813-275-3909
3 hp ........................................................................ 40 cents per hour
5 hp ........................................................................ 64 cents per hour
tampaelectric.com/save
246.0069 CorpComm 4/14 DP
ENERGY SMART
150 LED Mini ........................................................................15 Cents
The costs listed in this brochure are based on a rate of 10 cents per
kilowatt-hour (kWh). You can locate Tampa Electric’s current rate
at TampaElectric.com/Rates.