Nicole Hernandez
12/1/2017
What’s the real cost of your coffee?
Abstract
Introduction
For many people, a cup of coffee is an integral aspect of their day. On average the
American public consumes at least 3.1 cups of coffee on a daily basis. Coffee is expensive not
only the commodity itself but the byproduct that comes along with it. Many people don’t (realize
or come to the conclusion) that it takes a great deal of energy to brew a cup of coffee in their
household, office or coffee shop appliances. It is sometimes discounted how much energy is
being used, and because coffee maker is small compared to other appliances it is often assumed
that is a minimal amount.
Saving energy (and money) is always easier when you know how much you’re using. But
because many of the convenient smaller appliances we use seem to draw little amounts of power,
we all too often discount how their use really does impact our electricity bills. With our How
Much Energy Does This Appliance Use?, we’ll examine what’s watt in small appliances to see
approximately how much they use. To help you understand very basic electrical consumption
calculations, you’ll need to keep a simple equation in mind: Volts (V) x Amperes (I) = Watts
(W). What you’ll discover is how just how small appliances can contribute to your home’s
energy usage and how these little conveniences can make big differences on your bill.
Nicole Hernandez
12/1/2017