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Broke by Choice

Being broke is expensive. Staying broke is a decision.

What does this appliance cost you per year?

Watts times hours times your rate. Running and standby counted apart, because that is the only way to see whether unplugging is worth it.

EU ecodesign rules cap standby at 0.5 watts for most new devices; smart speakers, set-top boxes and games consoles are exempt
EIA, Electric Power Monthly, table 5.3: 17.30 cents per kilowatthour, residential average for 2025

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