I always panic when my electric bill comes in the mail. Every month no matter what I do our electric bill always seems to be high! I have searched the internet in attempts to lower my bill, plus I have called my local electric company. Here are some tips they give to lower your bill each month.
Install a dimmer switch - and only use the amount of light that you need.
Install ceiling fans
Hang your laundry outside instead of running the dryer.
A surprising 75% of the energy used by home electronics is consumed when they're turned off. These "phantom" users include: televisions, VCRs, stereos, computers and many kitchen appliances--basically anything that holds a time or other settings. A simple solution? Plug all of these items into power strips, and then get in the habit of turning off the strips between uses.
Cut down on your air conditioning use by closing curtains and blinds on the sunny side of your home. For even more savings, consider installing tinted window film.
CFL light bulbs use four times less energy than incandescent bulbs. Switch out the most widely used bulbs in your home. Then, replace the rest as they burn out.
Most of the energy consumed by your dishwasher goes to heating water. Turn off the heat dry feature, and you'll minimize the drain.
Keep your thermostat set at 78 degrees in the summer, or higher.
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