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Last Updated28th June 2022
All calculations on this site are based on current fuel prices, they are checked regularly and calculations are automatically updated.
The costs calculated based on these fuel prices should be regarded as 'good estimates', given that fuel prices vary in different parts of the county and at different time of the year.
The calculations also have different levels of accuracy depending on the nature of the calculation. For example calculating the energy use of a known power output TV is very easy compared to calculating the effect on energy savings when insulating a cavity wall.
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User PricesFor several of the fuel prices on this site you can now set your own prices and all the calculations on the site will adjust accordingly.
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At Confused About Energy we aim to provide practical, impartial advice on all aspects of energy usage, climate change and ways to save money on energy bills.
All calculations on this site are based on current fuel prices they are checked regularly are automatically updated and were last changed on:-
28th June 2022
The costs calculated based on these fuel prices should be regarded as 'good estimates', given that fuel prices vary in different parts of the county and at different time of the year.
The calculations also have different levels of accuracy depending on the nature of the calculation. For example calculating the energy use of a known power output TV is very easy compared to calculating the effect on energy savings when insulating a cavity wall.
Site Calculations
| Electricity | £0.271 per unit (1 kWh) |
| Economy Electricity | £0.094 per unit (1 kWh) |
| Gas | £0.072 per unit (1 kWh) |
| Domestic LPG | £0.122 per unit (1 kWh) |
| Heating Oil | £0.104 per unit (1 kWh) |
| UK Grid CO2 Emissions | 0.233 kg per kWh used |
The main units used in this site are in the table below, For a complete explanation of power and energy Read More.
| Unit | Name | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| W | Watt | Unit of Power |
| kW | Kilowatt | 1000 watts |
| kWh | Kilowatt hour | Measure of Energy |
| L | Litre | Measure of Volume |
Household Appliances and Lighting
Many new domestic appliances carry an EU energy label which rates products from A-G for energy efficiency where A is most energy efficient and G least energy efficient. However these ratings do not provide an indication of actual energy costs and can be misleading; it does not follow that all A rated appliances cost the same to run, in some categories a B rated appliance can cost less to run than an A rated appliance. Confused? Well this section provides you with the facts about the energy consumption of various domestic appliances; it includes guidance on actual energy costs and whether energy consumption should be a factor in your purchasing decision. Click on the different products below to help you compare energy costs.
How much does it cost to run a washing Machine?
How Much does it cost to run your Washer Dryer?
How Much does it cost to run your Tumble Dryer?
How much does it cost to have a tv on for 1 hour?
How much does it cost to have a light on for 1 hour?
Well it depend on the light.
