| HOT WATER USE AND WATER HEATING COSTS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES |
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| ACTIVITY |
TYPICAL HOT WATER USE GALLONS |
TYPICAL USES PER WEEK |
ANNUAL COST ($) ELECTRIC WATER HEATER |
| Shower |
10 |
15 |
$148 |
| Bath |
20 |
15 |
$296 |
| Laundry (top load) |
12 |
6 |
$71 |
| Laundry (ENERGY STAR front load) |
5 |
6 |
$30 |
| Automatic dishwashing (older) |
12 |
4 |
$48 |
| Automatic dishwashing (ENERGY STAR) |
7 |
4 |
$28 |
| Hand dishwashing |
4 |
5 |
$20 |
| *Based on 12 cents/kwh electric rate, 0.93 electric water heater energy factor, 60 degree F difference between cold and hot water temperature. |