can add up to a noticeable amount of waste. Given that the average microwave uses about 3 watts of standby power, I wanted to see if unplugging it between uses could make a measurable difference in my electricity consumption and subsequent bill. I wanted to see if targeting just one common kitchen device would show up as a real reduction on my monthly statement.
How I Tracked My Power Use And Electric Bill For The Experiment
To accurately track the impact of unplugging my microwave, I used a combination of
