Electricity

For a small investment, a fan can save you big money on air conditioning each and every month.Ceiling fans are an extremely efficient way to cool a house. They help circulate air, moving cooler air around a house or apartment, thereby decreasing the need for air conditioning. … [Read more...] about Stay cool for less, with a fan

A surprising amount of energy is used by appliances and electronics staying plugged in even when they are not in use. These include computers, stereos, VCRs, DVD players, cell phone chargers and most kitchen appliances. The most simple solution is to install a power strip and … [Read more...] about Unplug your electronics & appliances

ENERGY STAR rated appliances are one great way to save on electricity costs. They can occasionally be more expensive than their inefficient counterparts, but will more than pay for themselves in cheaper energy costs, as they use up to 50% less energy than standard models. You … [Read more...] about Switch to ENERGY STAR rated appliances to save money on bills

Leaving an unwatched television turned on is one of the largest energy-wasters in the world. When no one is watching, make sure to shut it off. Likewise, turn off lights when leaving a room. It doesn't seem like a big money saver for a few minutes here and there, but the savings … [Read more...] about Turn off TVs and lights when they are not in use

Read your meter yourself each month to check your actual power consumption. Then, compare it will the electric company bills. Sometimes utility companies send bills based on estimated meter readings, rather than actual readings. In this case, you may be spending money for more … [Read more...] about Be sure to get the right meter reading