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Do Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Use that Much Less Electricity than Standard bulbs?
Check out a Watt Reader at the Library and Find Out

Saving energy in your home can make a big difference where it counts the most—in your wallet. Now, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Loveland Public Library and the Department of Water and Power, residents can check out watt readers to take home to measure watts of electricity that their household appliances require for use.

The library currently has five Watt Reader Kits available for customer use. These devices measure with an accuracy of +/-0.2 percent how much electricity a specific appliance or electronic device uses. With that information, customers can decide whether or not they should upgrade to a more efficient appliance with an ENERGY STAR® rating.

Customers can also learn how much it costs to leave appliances and electronic devices on when they are not in use such as computers, printers and modems. The kit will determine how much phantom electricity—electricity that is drawn from appliances that are turned off, but still plugged in—consume.

The watt reader solution kit includes a Kill-A-Watt power meter with instructions and an Energy Guide booklet to help customers further explore their energy usage. Using the booklet, customers can calculate the actual and projected cost of the electricity and find helpful tips to further reduce energy consumption.

For more information on the Watt Reader Kits or how to save energy in your home, call Loveland Water & Power, 962-3000.