How can knowing math help to control your electricity bill?

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   K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

   How can knowing math help to control your electricity bill?

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   erag2011posted 12 years ago

   Because if you know how to calculate your bill, approximate consumption and understand your bill you can see how or where you spend more and how to try to save some money. But also, as I did not long ago, after quite a lot of calculations and data for the last 2 years and looking at different tariffs from several gas and electricity suppliers, I swap suppliers and I'm saving some only now, approximately £5 less per month.

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   YvetteParkerposted 12 years ago

   You don't necessarily have to know math to control your electricity bill as long as you recognize increases and decreases when you see them.
   
   There are some simple ways to control your electricity bill:
   1) unplug all small appliances, lamps, and electronics when not in use.
   2) if you have a washer in the home and can easily get to its plug; unplug it when not in use.
   3) turn off lights when not in rooms.
   4) don't leave chargers for cell phones and other digital devices plugged in when not in use.
   5) keep air conditioner set on 78 degrees in summer.
   6) if you use electricity to heat your home, set it at 68 degrees or below during cold season.

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   vasoovposted 12 years ago

   Let me give you a practical example.
   
   First of all I'll explain how the electricity company calculates your bill.
   
   Most electrical appliances have labels showing a number in Watts or Kilowatts. The Watt is a measure of power. 1 Kilowatt = 1000 Watts. If you have a kettle with 1200 Watts on the label, this is the same as 1.2 Kilowatts. The higher the rating, the greedier the appliance. The longer you run a power hungry appliance the quicker goes up your electricity bill.
   
   Well, how fast does the electricity bill go up?
   
   The utility company uses a measure called the Kilowatt Hour to calculate electricity bills. A kilowatt hour is a measure of the quantity of energy you consume in 1 hour.
   
   In practice, you multiply the Kilowatt rating of an appliance times the number of hours it is used times the billing rate. I will use $0.3 per kilowatt hour as the billing rate. If I used my 1.2 Kilowatt kettle for 2 hours the number of kilowatt hours would be:
   
   1.2 x 2 = 2.4 Kilowatt Hours
   
   Therefore the bill would be:
   2.4 x $0.3 = $0.72
   
   You can find more detailed information on my hub.
   http://vasoov.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-E … icity-Bill

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   GreenMathDrposted 12 years ago

   Unless you are very disciplined it probably wouldn't help, but it could help you understand how you failed to control it.  It doesn't require math to remember to shut off lights and unused equipment.  It makes a good math exercise to calculate how much it cost you to forget.

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   Brandon Spauldingposted 12 years ago

   2 +2 is always 4. This is important to understand when calculating electric bills. It could help you understand how to save money. Turning your lights off when you aren't using them is also helpful. Great Question!

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   sahu12posted 12 years ago

   its easy,it helps you calculate your total expenses to your income,if you are indebted to yourself from the outcome then,without being told you would choose which to cut of from ,which might just be the electricity bills.

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   goegoposted 12 years ago

   by shutting off the lights while doing homework ?.?

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   tigerbaby777posted 12 years ago

   In order for math to help you control your electric bill you would have to know how many billable kilowatts you were using per day. There are some web pages out there that will give you a formula to figure that out. 
   
   wattage of appliance 1500 wats divided by 1000 = 1.5 kilowatts x the hours used a day times your rate per killowatt is how much you will be charged.  And I did need math to figure this out.  you can do the same thing by looking at the light bulbs you have to determin wattage and all your electric appliances but it would be a pain.

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    ibenstokes190posted 8 months ago

    Knowing math can be instrumental in controlling your electricity bill in several ways:
    
    Understanding Consumption Patterns: Analyzing your electricity consumption data and identifying patterns involves mathematical skills. By studying usage trends, you can adjust your habits to consume less during peak hours or identify appliances that contribute significantly to your bill.
    
    Calculating Energy Costs: Knowing how to calculate the energy consumption of your appliances and understanding the formula for calculating electricity costs (typically measured in kilowatt-hours) helps you estimate and manage your expenses more effectively.
    
    Budgeting and Planning: Math skills are crucial for budgeting. By setting a budget for your electricity usage, you can allocate specific amounts to different appliances or time periods. This can help you avoid exceeding your budget and incurring higher costs.
    
    Comparing Tariffs and Plans: Understanding mathematical concepts like percentages and unit rates enables you to compare different electricity tariffs and plans. You can evaluate which plan aligns with your usage patterns and offers the most cost-effective solution.
    
    Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures: Applying mathematical concepts to evaluate the Return on Investment (ROI) for energy-efficient appliances or home upgrades allows you to make informed decisions on whether the upfront costs are justified by long-term savings.
    
    Monitoring and Analyzing Bills: Regularly monitoring and analyzing your electricity bills involve interpreting numerical data. Identifying anomalies, checking for discrepancies, and understanding the various components of the bill require mathematical literacy.
    
    Optimizing Appliance Usage: By using timers, programmable thermostats, and other mathematical tools, you can optimize when certain appliances operate. This ensures that you use energy more efficiently, especially during off-peak hours when electricity rates may be lower.
    
    Calculating Appliance Efficiency: Understanding the efficiency ratings of your appliances involves mathematical concepts. You can compare the energy efficiency of different models and choose appliances that consume less energy for the same level of performance.
    
    In summary, a strong grasp of mathematical concepts empowers you to analyze, plan, and implement strategies to control your electricity bill effectively. It enables you to make informed decisions about your energy usage, leading to potential cost savings and a more sustainable approach to electricity consumption. Article by https://fescoonlinebillcheck.pk/sui-gas-bill/

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