Posts Tagged ‘kill-a-watt’

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Energy Consumption: The Kill-a-Watt Chronicles Part 1

I learned some interesting things about cable TV and home energy consumption, with the help of my handy kill-a-watt monitor.  I tested each of my components for how much power they consume in standby mode.  For the most part, there was no cause for alarm.  However, one exception stands out, and it’s a big one.  [...]

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Kill-a-Watt Chronicles – My Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audit

Announcing the Kill-a-Watt Chronicles – an exploration of power consumption in the home.

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