Energy Usage Estimator

Kitchen

Electrically Powered Items Average KWh/Month Dollars/Month
Refrigerator 182 16.74
Freezer 190 17.48
Dishwasher 60 5.52
Range / Oven 104 9.57
Microwave 16 1.47
Hot Water Dispenser 49 4.51
Coffee Maker 19 1.75

Entertainment

Electrically Powered Items Average KWh/Month Dollars/Month
Stereo 5 .46
TV 19" 18 1.66
TV 25" 26.6 2.45
TV 35" 39.4 3.62
TV 42" - 50" 45 4.14
Computer 32 2.94
Laptop 7 .64
Home Theater Receiver 18 1.66
Video Game System 20 1.84

Laundry Based - Based on 2 Loads Per Week

Electrically Powered Items Average KWh/Month Dollars/Month
Dryer 3.12 2.3
Washing Cold / Cold .33 .24
Washing Warm / Cold 3 2.21
Washing Hot / Cold 5 3.68
Washing Warm / Warm 6 4.42
Washing Hot / Warm 7 5.15

Lighting

Electrically Powered Items Average KWh/Month Dollars/Month
Incandescent 60 Watts 10 .92
CFL 18 Watts 4 .37
CFL 27 Watts 6 .55

Misc. Equipment

Electrically Powered Items Average KWh/Month Dollars/Month
Hot Tub 600 55.2
Ceiling Fan 85 7.82
Electric Blanket 22 2.02
24" Box Fan 30.6 2.82
Water Bed Heater 175 16.1
Water Heater - 2 People 220 20.24
Water Heater - 4 People 440 10.12

Heating Equipment 6 Hours Per Day

Electrically Powered Items Average KWh/Month Dollars/Month
Furnace Fan 90 8.28
Furnace 15 KW - 1100 Sq. Ft 1824 167.81
Furnace 20 KW - 2000 Sq. Ft 2434 223.74
Furnace 25 KW - 3000 Sq. Ft 3040 279.68
Baseboard Heaters 45.6 Per Foot 4.19
Wall Heater 2000 Watts 365 33.58
1500 Watts Space Heater 274 25.21
Heat Pump Fan 90 8.28
Heat Pump 800-1100 Sq Ft 1094 100.65
Heat Pump 1100-2000 Sq Ft 1460 134.32
Heat Pump 2000-3000 Sq Ft 1824 167.81

*Please note that this bill estimate is for your reference only and does not reflect actual bill.*

 

 

City and Borough of Sitka, Electric Department

105 Jarvis Street, Sitka, Alaska  99835
(907)747-4000, Emergency number (24 hours a day): 907-747-6634 Fax: 907-747-3208
Business Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.