PoweredUp Electricity Demystified

The most basic concept that power consumers need to grasp when trying to figure out costs is that of the kilowattA watt is the standard measure of power consumption for electrical devices used in the home.. Watts are a standard unit of consumption for products that use electricity. Watts are important because products list their power consumption in watts. When you buy standard lightbulbs you'll see a watt rating on the box that indicates how much power the bulb consumes when plugged in. The higher the wattage, the brighter the light will be. But that lightbulb will also cost more to operate than a bulb with a lower watt rating.