News
28 May 2025
Living Room Energy Saving Advice
Appliances cost per hour
Appliance | Kilowatt-hour | Cost per Hour |
|---|---|---|
TV (on) | 0.101 kWh | 3 cent |
TV (standby)** | 0.001 kWh | 1 cent / 24 hours usage |
Games console | 0.2 kWh | 7 cent |
Sound system | 0.095 kWh | 3 cent |
Electric fireplace | 1.5 kWh | 52 cent |
Home virtual assistant | 0.015 kWh | 1 cent |
Electric heater | 2 kWh | 70 cent |
Tablet | 0.02 kWh | 1 cent |
3 Ceiling light fixture*** | 0.01 kWh | 1 cent |
*The costs shown are based on Electric Ireland's standard 24-hour rate of €0.3475 per kWh (non-smart), including VAT as of November 2024. Final electricity bills include an annual standing charge and PSO payment. Appliance costs are estimated based on hourly continuous use. Actual costs may vary with usage patterns.
** TV (standby): Estimated cost of 1 cent is based on 24 hours of standby usage at 1 watt/hour and an electricity rate of €0.3475/kWh.
***3 Ceiling light fixture: Estimated cost of 1 cent is based on using three ceiling lights for one hour. Each light uses 0.01 kWh of electricity. The cost is calculated using a rate of €0.3475/kWh.
Energy advice
- Gaming: Consoles consume power even in standby mode. Consoles consume power even in standby mode. Switch off when not playing.
- TV on standby: Don’t leave the TV on standby. Unplug before going to bed.
- Energy-efficient windows: Use curtains or blinds to keep heat in during winter and out during summer.
- Smart thermostats: Install a smart thermostat. They learn your habits and adjust heating efficiently, ensuring you’re only using energy when needed.
- Natural light: Use natural light to reduce artificial lighting.
- Switch to LED bulbs: Replace failed bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs. Choose the lowest wattage needed based on room size
