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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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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.
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| 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 |
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Tips for reducing the running costs of your fridge/freezer
Money Savings range you could have employing this measure.
Carbon Dioxide emission range that could be saved with this measure.
- Place the fridge in a cool well ventilated position out of direct sunlight and away from a heat source such as an oven.
- For greatest efficiency set refrigerators at 4ºC and freezers at -18º C (or as close as you can get).
- Avoid frost build up by defrosting regularly.
- Avoid leaving the door open and ensure door seals are working properly. To test this place a piece of paper in the door seal when it closes. If the paper is held firmly, the seal is sound.
- Keep freezer compartments full! Fill any unused space with scrunched up newspaper.
- Don't put warm food in the fridge; let it cool-off outside first. This avoids the fridge from having to use extra energy to keep the temperature low.
- Keep exposed coils at the back free from dust and fluff. Accumulation of dust on condenser coils can increase energy consumption by up to 30%.
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