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Become an informed consumer. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) provides the <br /> same quiet, dependable electricity whether you <br /> plug in a laptop or lamp. However, these devices <br /> use very different amounts of electricity—and have <br /> dramatically different costs to operate. <br /> Because electrical outlets don't come equipped with <br /> gauges like cars, you need to make an extra effort <br /> to understand how much energy you're using when <br /> you plug things in. Familiarizing yourself with how <br /> 4 <br /> _ much energy your electronic devices use can be <br /> «` helpful. The nameplate on your appliance and this <br /> , 4 <br /> ilk i <br /> Energy Guide provide information that is similar to <br /> the nutritional information you find on food labels. <br /> This guide is designed to provide the tools and <br /> r information you need to better understand how <br /> } '# much electricity you use in your home, and how your <br /> habits affect your monthly bill. <br /> TABLE OF CONTENTS <br /> Understanding your energy use 1 <br /> • . �" Energy needs at home 2 <br /> Understanding your electric bill 3 <br /> ._ The best way to save energy 4 <br /> Symbols of efficiency 5 <br /> Energy use table 6-7 <br /> Monitor your use table 8 <br /> Factors that affect energy 9 <br /> It starts with you 10 <br /> Resources 11 <br /> 182 <br />