How to calculate electricity consumption

Knowledge of the amount of energy consumed may be necessary when using alternative energy sources, as well as when replacing wiring in a house. Also, calculation may be necessary when choosing a cable cross-section for wiring.

How much energy do household appliances consume

In addition, other devices must be taken into account. The most commonly used lighting fixtures and microwave ovens. Before calculating the energy consumption, it is worth determining the exact time of use of each of them.

How to independently calculate benefits when paying

Benefits are calculated monthly, and their amount depends on the category of citizens:

1. If the residents of the apartment are entitled to a 50% discount, the benefits apply to all energy consumption.
2. In houses that are equipped with gas stoves, the energy consumption standard for single residents is 50 kWh. For family citizens, this standard is 45 kW / h. But it is worth remembering that if the standard is exceeded, the electricity consumption is paid in full from the tariff.
3. If the house is equipped with an electric stove, the amount of energy used for single citizens is 80 kWh. Provided that several people live in the house, this figure is 70.

How to apply for electricity bills

In order to receive benefits, you must contact the organization that sells electricity in a particular city. It is worth remembering that after the expiration of the benefits, they must be extended. To obtain them, you must contact the company that sells electricity and provide the following documents:

1. Passport of a person who is disabled or claims benefits for other reasons. It is important that he lived at the address indicated in the passport.
2. Pensioner's ID. This document is required only when applying to these organizations for certain categories of citizens.
3. Insurance certificate of state pension insurance.
4. A document on the basis of which a benefit can be granted.
5. Single housing document. It is necessary if a person lives in a communal apartment.
6. Counter readings.

In some cases, the beneficiary is not able to drive to the specified organization. In such a situation, documents can be provided for him by a social worker or another person.

It is worth noting that the calculation of benefits is made every month based on data on energy consumption.

How to save energy

To effectively save energy consumption, you need to find out about the features of the tariff at which payment is made. To get information about the tariff, it is enough to contact energy suppliers. Different regions have different standards, but the difference between them is small.

In some areas there is a social limit. This means that until a certain amount of electricity is used up, payment is made at one tariff, and after that - at a different one.

At the same time, it should be borne in mind that you can pay less for energy consumed at night. This is due to the fact that power consumption decreases at night. But for such accounting, it is necessary to install a meter that divides the power depending on the time of day.

There are two ways to save electricity:

1. self-restraint. This method is quite common, since the only way to save energy is to limit yourself to using less electricity. In this case, it is necessary to accurately determine the power consumption of each device in the house and turn them on only when necessary. In many cases, to save energy, it is enough to use only the necessary devices and not turn on devices that are not used.
2. Use of electrical appliances at night. This method is not suitable for everyone, as it involves a change in the daily routine. To use electrical appliances only at night, you need to not only change the daily routine, but also install a double billing meter.

To calculate the power consumption, you need to know about the electricity consumption when using each appliance available in the house. You can also use another way to save money, which involves installing devices with minimal power consumption.

How to determine the power consumption using a meter

An electric meter quickly responds to an increase in the amount of energy consumed, so thanks to it you can determine the power of each appliance operating in the house. Before calculating the electricity consumed by the meter, all other products must be disconnected from the network. After that, you need to turn on the device for about 10 minutes. Based on the data obtained, it will be possible to determine the amount of power consumption.

It is worth remembering that in order to determine the power consumption of the washing machine, it is necessary to perform a measurement throughout the wash, since the amount of energy expended depends on the selected program.

How is the power consumption calculated in the enterprise

The calculation of the amount of electricity used by the enterprise is carried out using the formula W \u003d P max * T, where P is the maximum power of energy-consuming devices. T in this formula is the number of hours that the devices in the plant are in operation.

Energy calculation is carried out to solve the following problems:

• forecasting the energy consumption modes of the entire enterprise or a specific workshop;
• energy efficiency control.

The rate of electricity consumption in a particular enterprise can be used to stimulate energy conservation.