{"id":13721,"date":"2021-03-24T22:02:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/?p=13721"},"modified":"2021-03-24T22:02:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:32:14","slug":"how-to-calculate-electricity-usage-costs-and-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/how-to-calculate-electricity-usage-costs-and-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate Electricity Usage Costs and Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"
Every month you are responsible for paying a variety of different home-related bills. These can include your mortgage, home insurance, internet, water, heat and more. But perhaps one of the largest and most important of these costs is electricity.<\/span><\/p>\n Many of us use a ton of electricity daily, from keeping our home well-lit, to watching TV, to playing video games and even charging our devices. Because of this usage, many people experience relatively high electricity costs every month. In fact, the average household <\/span>will pay over $110<\/span><\/a> for their electricity every month.<\/span><\/p>\n However, have you ever wondered just which devices are responsible for your high energy bills? If so, finding out is easier than you might think. With that in mind, this article is going to serve as a how-to guide to help you <\/span>calculate your electricity costs<\/span><\/a> and learn your usage.<\/span><\/p>\n The first thing to know in order to be able to calculate electricity usage and the cost will be to know the rates that you pay for electricity. In general, you should be able to find this out on your last bill, but if not, you could likely reach out to your provider or head online to see. In general, it will range from around 10 cents a kwh, up to well over 20 cents, depending on where you live.<\/span><\/p>\n Also, be aware that the numbers can differ from month to month if you have a varied electricity rate. However, if yours is fixed and consistent, it should be easier to work out just how much you spent on every kilowatt of electricity.<\/span><\/p>\nKnow the Rates<\/span><\/h2>\n
Learn the Wattage of Your Various Devices<\/span><\/h2>\n