Energy Saving Tips

Average Water Usage

HOT WATER USE AND WATER HEATING COSTS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
       
ACTIVITY TYPICAL HOT WATER USE GALLONS TYPICAL USES PER WEEK ANNUAL COST ($) ELECTRIC WATER   HEATER
Shower 10 15 $148
Bath 20 15 $296
Laundry  (top load) 12 6 $71
Laundry   (ENERGY STAR   front load) 5 6 $30
Automatic dishwashing (older) 12 4 $48
Automatic dishwashing (ENERGY STAR) 7 4 $28
Hand dishwashing 4 5 $20
*Based on 12 cents/kwh electric rate, 0.93   electric water heater energy factor, 60 degree F difference between cold and   hot water temperature.