Example calculations

Below are some energy saving examples calculating the total energy saving (in kWh), the reduction of CO2 (in kg) and the Return on Investment (%). Simply fill out the text boxes with your required details and compare the results. You'll soon discover the benefits of investing in energy saving solutions!

 

Bulb comparison calculator

Your requirements Energy rate
# of light bulbs kWh to kgCO2 factor
Hours usage per Day Cost of Electricity in £ per kWh
Days usage per Week    
Weeks usage per Year    
  Inc CFL LED
  Incandescent Lamp Compact Flourescent Lamp (CFL) Light Emitting Diode (LED)
Lamp details      
Life Span (in hours) h h h
Lamp Wattage W W W
Cost of Product (£)
kWh of electricty used over 60k hours 3600 840 360
Electricity Cost (@ Rate per kWh) 396.00 92.40 39.60
Bulbs needed for 60k hours of usage 40 6 1
Equivalent 60k hour bulb expense 20.00 9.00 30.00
Total 60,000 Hour Lighting Spend 416.00 101.40 69.60
       
Yearly energy savings      
kWh used per year 108000 25200 10800
Electricity Cost  in £ (@ Rate per KWh) 11880.00 2772.00 1188.00
Tonnes of CO2 emissions per year 58.4 13.6 5.8
Total energy saved by replacing (kW) 0.0 23.0 27.0
Energy saved per year (kWh/year) 0 82800 97200
Energy cost savings per year (£) 0.00 9108.00 10692.00
       
Lifetime energy cost savings      
Payback on Energy Consumption (years) 0.00 0.08 1.40
Return on Investment (ROI) % 0.00 1250.00 71.43