| Parameters | KWH* |
| Typical server power use (active) |
228 |
| Earth-Server power use (active) |
140 |
| Typical desktop power use (active) |
106 |
| Typical desktop power use (standby/hibernate) |
1 |
| Earth-PC power use (active) |
79 |
| Earth-PC power use (standby/hibernate) |
2 |
| Typical laptop power use (active) |
19 |
| Typical laptop power use (inactive/charging) |
2 |
| Typical CRT power use (active) |
80 |
| Typical CRT power use (deep sleep) |
7 |
| Typical LCD power use (active) |
37 |
| Typical LCD power use (deep sleep) |
2 |
| Typical older laser printer power use (printing) |
660 |
| Typical older laser printer power use (standby) |
90 |
| Typical newer laser printer power use (printing) |
381 |
| Typical newer laser printer power use (standby) |
12 |
| EER of air conditioner (BTU / wattage = EER) |
10 |
| * unless otherwise specified |