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We have now purchased 8 crafty little energy measuring devices that can tell you how much each of your appliances is costing to run. If you live in Ashton hayes, you can BORROW THESE FOR FREE for a few days from the Going Carbon Neutral Project. They:
Measure the power consumption and running costs of electrical items with this handy eight function energy counter. This easy-to-use unit helps to save electricity and money.
Clear liquid crystal display showing time & day
Energy consumption shown in amps & cos Ø
Energy consumption shown in watts
Measuring time in hours & minutes
Total energy consumption recorded during measuring time
Total cost of energy function
Cost of electricity in KWh
We have EIGHT of these Brennenstuhl current/wattage meters that can be borrowed for free
We'd like to create a list of the top 10 energy using devices in Ashton!
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On these pages you can find practical information on ways to save energy, reduce your bills and cut carbon emissions.
You might first like to get a quick calculation your carbon footprint by visiting BPs website.
If you want to get really detailed about this, you might like to go to www.resurgence.org/carboncalculator/ where you can put in lots of detail about your lifestyle. But you'll need your domestic bills handy. If you can't be bothered to do this, wait until the University of Chester students carry out the baseline survey in May 2006.
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