Computer Energy Calculator
Use this calculator to tally up your current computer operating costs, whether you have one workstation or an office full. Then select the operating changes you are willing to make to calculate how much you can save.
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Business/Personal Information
Computer Information
(not required)
How many computers do you have?
Light Use PC
Multimedia PC
Workstation
Small Laptop
Large Laptop
How many Flat panel monitors do you have?
How many old style CRT monitors to you have?
How long are your computers in use each day?
For how many day's a week?
Are the computers left on at night y/n?
Y
N
Alternatively, is hibernate used at night y/n?
Y
N
Are the monitors left on at night y/n?
Y
N
Alternatively, are power saving features enabled on the monitors y/n?
Y
N
Results
Computer Use
Hibernate/Sleep
Over Night
Total hours computer is running at night:
Total hours computer is running sleep/hibernate at night:
Total hours monitor is running at night:
Total hours monitor is running in sleep mode at night:
Total computer kWh Used in 1 Year:
Total monitor kWh Used in 1 Year:
4.57% Adjustment Factor:
Total KWh Used in 1 Year after Adjustment Factor:
$0.053/KWh:
Delivery Charge $0.021/KWh:
Regulatory Charges $0.0062/KWh:
Debt Retirement Charge $0.007/KWh:
Year Total:
By turning on "Hibernate" you could save this amount per year:
By replacing your CRT monitors with the flat panel style you could save this amount per year:
* Charges based on 'Residential Rates' from tbhydro.on.ca as of 01/11/07
* Calculator is to be used only as an estimation tool only
* Referenced site: Natural Resources Canada (Guide to Energy-Smart Office)
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