Devices to measure electricity usage at PUD, Clallam libraries

Devices to measure the amount of electricity that various household appliances use will be available at Clallam County public libraries next week.

Beginning Tuesday, Kill-a-Watt Energy Detector Toolkits can be checked out from libraries in Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks and Clallam Bay, said Michael Howe, Clallam County Public Utility District spokesman.

PUD representatives will talk about how to use the devices and how to cut electrical energy use at presentations at the four libraries.

The programs will be held at:

■ Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. — 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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■ Sequim Library, 630 N. Sequim Ave. — 4 p.m. Wednesday.

■ Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave. — 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

■ Clallam Bay Library, 16990 state Highway 112 — 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.

The device calculates how much money or energy is being spent on an hourly, daily, monthly or yearly basis.

Energy use is measured in watts and translated into kilowatt hours, the same unit of measure used on electric bills.

The toolkits can be checked out for one week and will include the device, instructions and other energy consumption information

The devices are easy to use, said Paula Barnes, North Olympic Library System director.

“They are a great way for consumers to see how much it costs to leave on appliances, computers and printers and to see how much money devices such as phone chargers can waste when they are left in an outlet after completing a charge,” she said.

Said Doug Nass, PUD general manager: “Over the past several months, the PUD has been reminding customers that we are your partner in energy conservation.

“Partnering with the local libraries just makes sense.

“What better way to get these easy-to-use energy efficiency tools into the hands of the public?”

For more information about the PUD, visit www.clallampud.net.

For additional information about the county’s public libraries, visit www.nols.org.

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