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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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There are some easy ways in which you can reduce the running costs of your TV:-
- Turn the TV off when it's not being used
This seems obvious but many people leave the TV on as background when it’s not being watched or there’s nobody in the room. - Don’t leave the TV on stand by
TVs still consume power in standby mode although it's only a fraction of what they use when they're actually on. On many TVs the on/off button on the set itself does not turn it off altogether but leaves the TV on standby. Turn it off at the plug to be sure or buy a StandBy Saver - Turn off the Quick Start option
Some TVs have a Quick Start option which turns the TV on more quickly when you press the power button. However this feature consumes significantly more power during standby. You can wait a few extra seconds for the TV to warm up and save some money! - Turn down the backlight
Some LCD TVs enable you to adjust the backlight. By turning down the backlight you'll lower power consumption but also make the TV less bright. This can actually improve image quality. - Reduce light output with other settings
Another way to reduce the light output and the running cost of your TV is to adjust the "contrast" or "picture" controls to reduce brightness. Lowering the brightness can improve picture quality however the room lighting will need to be lower (this will also save you money!)
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