Electricity in humid vs. dry air?

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Electric devices may use less electricity in humid environments compared to dry ones due to the influence of moisture on the efficiency of the processes involved in production. The specific operation of the device, such as how it interacts with air and trace elements, could play a significant role in energy consumption. There is uncertainty regarding the existence of temperature versus efficiency curves for motors, which complicates understanding the impact of humidity. Overall, the relationship between humidity and electricity usage in devices is not straightforward and may vary based on the device's function. Further research is needed to clarify these dynamics.
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Why would an electric device (lets say a widget maker which creates widgets by using air and trace elements inside the widget maker and is connected to electric power to produce widgets) use less electricity per widget produced in a humid environment like houston rather then a dry one like flagstaff?
 
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Dunno - might depend on what the device is doing rather than the conditions the motor is spinning in. I don't know that I've ever seen a motor with a temperature vs efficiency curve.
 
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