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    Dec 17, 2009, 12:14 PM
    Will I save energy by switching to 15 amp circuits
    Will I save energy by switching to 15 amp circuits
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    Dec 17, 2009, 12:15 PM

    Not simply by doing that, no.
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    Dec 17, 2009, 12:42 PM

    In the limit (mathematical term), you could save a minuscule amount of energy by actually having a 20 A circuit.

    The voltage drop is lower for 12 AWG (20 A ckt) wire than it is for 14 AWG wire (15 amp ckt), but the savings will likely be way too small and there are lots of factors to consider.
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    Dec 17, 2009, 02:42 PM
    What size circuit do you have that will you change from to 15 amp?
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