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Electricity facts
CPW determines customers' electricity costs by measuring the kilowatt-hours (KWH) you use. One KWH is equal to operating a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours.
To find out how many KWHs you use in your home, just check out the chart below.
| Central air conditioning |
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840 |
| Electric hot water tank |
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300 |
| Refrigerator/freezer |
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153 |
| Dishwasher |
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30 |
| Toaster |
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3 |
| Dryer |
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83 |
| Color TV |
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17 |
| Hair dryer |
|
4 |
| Personal computer |
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33 |
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