How Americans Use Electricity
The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that appliances and electronics account for the largest amount of electricity consumption in American homes. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the average household owns 24 consumer electronics products. ENERGY STAR-certified audio/video equipment is up to 50 percent more efficient than conventional models. The graphic below is based on a recent study on the national electric usage.
ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators are about 9-10% more energy efficient than models that meet the federal minimum energy efficiency standard.