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<\/a>Even with an abrupt change in direction, still got almost 2 miles in!<\/p><\/div>\n
As you know by know, Paul has been on a “power trip” recently and he uses the Chai Technology tool.\u00a0 Before crashing last night, the previous weeks energy usage in the house was examined.\u00a0 Done good… Another 4% reduction!<\/p>\n
<\/a>Average daily usage now at 16.3 kWh, last year it was three times that!<\/p><\/div>\n
Before getting up this morning Paul checked the usage and the house was at an all time low of just 273 watts.<\/p>\n
Paul found that the frig in the kitchen was turned all the way to the coldest setting…. No wonder everything was icy!\u00a0 We adjusted it to the “recommended setting” which will reduce the cycle-time\u00a0 of the frig and hence the power usage is less.\u00a0 Now we must check the outside freezer and frig also!<\/p>\n
The house still uses almost 300W when “everything” is turned off but we have three refrigerators (which run on occasion), the cable box, modems, computers on standby, charging stations, nightlights, and of course the extension plus running to Vicky’s house!<\/p>\n
Seems goofy to worry so much but $300\/month decrease in the power bill adds up… That’s almost $4,000\/year… Real money!<\/p>\n
<\/a>Just like three 100W light bulbs!<\/p><\/div>\n
In the afternoon we went to Malarkey’s to see the sunset although we were a tad late and Paul forgot the phone so no sunset pictures.\u00a0 Paul did the chiopino because the calories were quite small and the flavor was quite excellent!Irene was doing just fine… We laughed and giggled for a couple of hours before going home and watching TV.\u00a0 All in all, a productive day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Today was a short-walk day. Paul had a target of the bank but while listening to the radio, they announced it was MLK Day and the banks were closed.\u00a0 Immediate right-turn was initiated and he headed for home. Too bad … Continue reading