Turn Off the Juice When Not in Use Unplug 2nd Refrigerator   Plugged InUnplugged Use Air Conditioner 10% Less   Normal Use10% Less Use Lights Off Extra Hour/Day   Left On1 Light Off2 Lights Off3 Lights Off4 Lights Off5 Lights Off TV Off Extra Hour/Day   Left On1 TV Off2 TVs Off3 TVs Off Computer Off Extra Hour/Day   Left On1 Comp Off2 Comps Off First year savings: Old refrigerators use significantly more energy. Savings from unplugging a second fridge are typically $5-$10 per month. Turn It Off Savings
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One of the easiest ways to reduce energy consumption is to get in the habit of turning things off when you finish using them.

Power Fiction & Facts

Appliance Energy Costs
Do you know what your appliances cost to use? Look for ways to reduce use and you will save. Typical cost per month:

Look for the ENERGY STAR® label when you buy. Appliances and equipment labeled with an ENERGY STAR label use less energy, save money and help protect the environment.

Appliances that use more energy than you think
Some appliances use small amounts of electricity, but because we don't unplug them, they are using power 24 hours a day everyday and costing more than we realize. Any appliance with a clock or remote control function is "on" all the time.

Equipment costs when turned "off"

Other appliances we typically leave "on"

For more information
The Power of Working Together [PDF - 429 KB]
Appliance Energy Costs [PDF - 6.8 MB]
Track Your Home's Energy Use
Check out an MGE portable energy meter from your local library
Refrigerators
ENERGY STAR Program
Portable Energy Meter