{"id":27715,"date":"2020-06-18T05:21:27","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T05:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/\/?page_id=27715"},"modified":"2023-05-17T09:15:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:15:17","slug":"energy-saving-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/energy-saving-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Saving Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647442209147{margin-top: 100px !important;margin-bottom: -50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How\u00a0 To Do a Basic Energy Audit At Home<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647442789260{padding-top: px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647442789262{margin-left: px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647441874218{padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space]\r\n            <div class=\"kd-process-steps process_four_elem process-number-template \">\r\n                <ul>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item kd-animated fadeIn \" >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span><div class=\"process-customimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/checklist-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"checklist (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/checklist-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/checklist-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/checklist-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/checklist-1-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\"><h5 >List<\/h5><p >Write down a list of everything that uses electricity in your home.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item kd-animated fadeIn \" data-animation-delay=200>\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span><div class=\"process-customimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-meter-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"electric-meter (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-meter-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-meter-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-meter-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/electric-meter-1-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\"><h5 >View Wattage<\/h5><p >Look for the wattage on that metal plate or sticker under or to the back of your appliance(s).<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item kd-animated fadeIn \" data-animation-delay=400>\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span><div class=\"process-customimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clock-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"clock (1)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clock-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clock-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clock-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/clock-1-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\"><h5 >List Hours<\/h5><p >Write down how many hours you use each item for the month.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item kd-animated fadeIn \" data-animation-delay=600>\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span><div class=\"process-customimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calculator.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"calculator\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calculator.png 512w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calculator-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calculator-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.jpsco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calculator-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\"><h5 >Calculate<\/h5><p >Calculate the kilowatt hours to see which items are using the most.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li><\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; kd_background_overlay=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647386383967{border-top-width: px !important;border-right-width: px !important;border-bottom-width: px !important;border-left-width: px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647386383968{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647386383968{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647386383969{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541587002747{padding-right: 40px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6&#8243;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541587014310{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-right  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #1e283d;\">Calculating your kilowatt hours is easy!<\/h2><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541587019967{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6&#8243;]<ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeInDown\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><span class=\"kd-list-text\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Divide the Watt by 1000 to get the kilowatts<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eg. Say your iron is 1200 watts then 1200 watts divided by 1000 = 1.2 kilowatts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><span class=\"kd-list-text\" style=\"color: #0f0f0f;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Multiply the kilowatts by the number of hours you used the item for the month. There you have your kilowatts hours!<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eg. If you use your iron 8 months for the month:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2 kilowatts x 8 hours \u2013 9.6 kilowatt hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-center  subtitle-above-title kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1642805559242\" data-animation-delay=200><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #7d91aa;font-size:15px;\">BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY<\/h6><h2 class=\"separator_off\" >Quick Tips For Energy Saving<\/h2><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Lighting&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1466436253637-662f8fd5-98e7b227-c89d19aa-701bdcdf-a04d&#8221;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">Lighting<\/h4><\/header><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off lights and appliances that are not being used.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use LED bulbs for lighting. LEDs use 75% less energy than incandescent lighting.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use one large wattage lamp instead of several small ones in areas where bright light is needed.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install photoelectric lighting controls for external or security lighting. They automatically turn on lights at nights, and off at daybreak.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" ><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;In the Kitchen&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1642019382097-a721367b-b12a&#8221;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">In The Kitchen<\/h4><\/header><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cook with electricity, turn off the burners on your stove a few minutes before the allotted cooking time.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric stoves use a lot of energy: maximize the use of your electric stove by cooking or baking several dishes at the same time.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a microwave or pressure cooker to reduce cooking times.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match the cooking pot with the size of your burner.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn down the burner when water reaches a boiling point.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never boil water in an open pan.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the doors of refrigerators closed and don\u2019t open unnecessarily. Do not allow ice to build up in the freezer.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold: 38\u00b0 or 40\u00b0 is recommended for the fresh food compartment.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the doors of refrigerators closed and don\u2019t open unnecessarily. Do not allow ice to build up in the freezer.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" ><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Water Heaters&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1642019423397-b621f022-ea4d&#8221;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">Water Heaters<\/h4><\/header><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch on your electric water heater one hour before use, and switch off immediately after use.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the amount of hot water you use by installing low-flow showerheads on shower outlets, and faucet and sink aerators on bathroom and kitchen pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" ><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;AC Units &amp; Fans&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1642021531532-35c60f88-e68f&#8221;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">Air Conditioning Units &amp; Fans<\/h4><\/header><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your air-conditioning only when necessary \u2013 use natural ventilation by opening windows on cooler days.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t need central air-conditioning, consider using fans.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t set your air conditioning unit thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn your air conditioner on.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off window air conditioners when you leave a room for several hours.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t place lamps or television sets near your air conditioning thermostat. Heat from other appliances could cause the air conditioner to work harder and longer than necessary.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce your A\/C costs and keep your home comfortable by using inexpensive, energy-efficient ceiling fans to circulate the air. This will allow you to have your a\/c on less and still feel cool.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off your ceiling fan when you leave the room.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When buying a fan, choose the right size for the room. For example:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u2032 x 10\u2032 room or smaller = 36\u2033 fan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u2032 x 20\u2032 room = 52\u2033 fan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rooms larger than 15\u2032 x 20\u2032 = two 52\u2033 fans<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" ><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Flat-screen TVs&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1642019478220-4787252e-3ffb&#8221;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">Flat-screen TVs<\/h4><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #696969;font-size:15px;\">The older cathode-ray tube TVs typically use less than 100 watts (W) \u2013 about the same as a light bulb. 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It\u2019s best to save progress and turn off your consoles when not in use.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" ><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;DVD\/Video Players&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1642019654898-e190facc-29e1&#8243;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">DVD\/Video Players<\/h4><\/header><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div class=\"kd-icon-wrapper icon-circle\" style=\"background-color: #1c283e;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/i><\/div><span class=\"kd-list-text\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in 2020 DVD players and VCRs are still in use and are usually left plugged in with the clock blinking. Only plug in for movie time, and chill.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" ><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Surround Sound Audio System&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1642019722963-0f345dff-fb1b&#8221;][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780435{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600786780436{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn  \" data-animation-delay=200><h4 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px;\">Surround Sound Audio System<\/h4><\/header><ul class=\"kd-icon-list kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=200><li class=\"kd-icon-list-item\"><div 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