Smartphone & Electronics Use Boosts Elec
Smartphone & Electronics Use Boosts Electricty Use
Sep 27, 2018 | 7:20 AM
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A new BC Hydro report finds British Columbians’ addiction to personal electronics has resulted in a 150 per cent increase in electricity use from small electronics since 1990.
Hydro President Chris O’Riley says the increase in the use of smartphones, laptops and tablets has seen household electricity use increased from 7 percent to 17 per cent since the early 1990s.
The report goes on to say that nearly one-third of British Columbians between the ages of 18 and 24 would give up heating in their home on a cold winter day before giving up their smartphone.
More than a quarter aged 25 to 54 would rather give up seeing their spouse or partner for a day than give up their smartphone or tablet for 24 hours.
