We saved 246KWH

[KillJoy]

He Ninja edited it

 

No, we are NOT using Motion Sensors. They would be cool though, but I do not know if they would justify the expense.

 

 

KillJoy

[AWW$HEEET]

For February of 2009, we used 1,101KHW of Electricity. For Feb of 2010, we used 855KWH. This is a reduction of 246KWH at a cost of $17.47.

 

The ONLY change we have made is light bulbs. We changed the following lights to the Compact Florescent Bulbs:

 

2 x Garage Lights (on at dusk via a sensor)

2 x Back Patio Lights (on nightly via a switch)

3 x Front Porch Lights (on nightly via a switch)

3 Kitchen Lights (on when occupied)

5 Living Room Lights (on when occupied)

 

Apparently, the ~ $45 Investment in these bulbs were worth it! Also, it seems these "blow out" MUCH less frequently then a standard bulb!

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy

 

Your sampling size of one month is too small. I had you pegged as a better statistician than that.

[Sully]

Dunno.... it was on the Garage when built. It is a Dominion Home, so I am sure it is the cheapest thing available! Serisouly though, it is just a simple Outdoor 2 Bulb Flood Light that has a "light sensor" in it.

 

Is it something like this:

 

http://www.touchandglow.com/v/vspfiles/photos/S-700CB-2T.jpg

 

or something like this:

 

http://www.touchandglow.com/v/vspfiles/photos/EZ-768B-2T.jpg

[KillJoy]

Is it something like this:

 

http://www.touchandglow.com/v/vspfiles/photos/EZ-768B-2T.jpg

 

I guess it would be closer to this one, but it is part of the 2 Bulb Assembly.

 

I guess as long as it turns on at dusk, and off at dawn, it would work just as well.

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

What's up w/ all of the Ninja Edits?

 

Gabe - 1 Month savings - Feb 09 vs Feb 10 = $17.47

 

I just took over paying our bills, so I will compare the following Months as well

 

KillJoy

[Nitrousbird]

Geez, wish we used that little of electric.

 

Last months was 5200 kwh

 

Previous was 6400 kwh

 

I hate my electric bill.

[KillJoy]

It looks like I missed one of the Living Room Lights...

 

These are the Bulbs we have in our home. Some are from www.1000bulbs.com, and some are from www.homedepot.com. The Minimum Starting Temp of the Outside Light Bulbs is 20*F

 

 

2 x Garage Lights - TCP Item 1P3816 - 16W = 75W @ 5100k

2 x Back Patio Lights - TCP Item 11316 - 16W = 60W @ 5100K

3 x Front Porch Lights - N:Vision Sku: 161-167 14W = 60W@5500K

3 Kitchen Lights - N:Vision Sku: 160-740 - 23W = 100W @ 3500k

2 Living Room Lights - N:Vision Sku: 160-740 - 23W = 100W @ 3500k

4 Living Room Lights - N:Vision Sku: 160-678 - 14W = 60W @ 3500K

 

 

:thumbup:

 

KillJoy