ENERGY CALCULATIONS:

Example:

The residence of Engr Teo, uses an electric iron @ 1200 w for 2 hrs daily, a water heater @ 1000 w for 3
hrs daily, and a toaster @ 1300 w for 30 minutes daily. Determine the monthly energy consumption.

Appliances Ratings Power Usage (Daily) Monthly Usage

Electric Iron 1,200 watts 1.2 kw x 2 hrs = 2.4 kwh 2.4 kwh x 30 = 72 kwh
Water Heater 1,000 watts 1.0 kw x 3 hrs = 3.0 kwh 3.0 kwh x 30 = 90 kwh
Toaster 1,300 watts 1.3 kw x 0.5 hr = 0.65 kwh 0.65 kwh x 30 = 19.5 kwh
TOTAL 181.5 KWH
Monthly Bill (Meralco) 181.5 x ₱9.75 = ₱ 1,769.63
Solution:

MERALCO RATES:

A. Average Rate = ₱ 9. 75 /kwh

B. Discounts
50% - below 50 KWH
30% - 51 KWH up to 70 KWH
20% - 71 kwh up to 100 KWH