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More
of us are wondering
“How can I reduce my electric bill?” Well, whether
you are strapped for money and want to reduce
electricity bills, trying to go green, or simply
looking for ways to reduce your carbon foot print,
there are some very easy ways to do so. This helpful
article is designed to shed some (free) light on the
matter.
Today, not only are we trying to reduce the energy
we use because we want to be environmentally
conscientious, but we are striving to save a lot of
money that we simply don’t have to waste in this
economy. Perhaps more than ever, now is the best
time to learn more about how to save our environment
especially when you think of the rising cost of your
electric bill. Who doesn’t want to learn about
positively impacting our environment while reducing
electric bills at the same time?
As you are reading
over these great tips and power saving ideas, you
may even become inspired to do more outside of your
home too. Think of the ways you can cut costs at the
office too. Just because you are not personally
saving on electric bills while at work or outside
the home, you are still impacting the environment in
a positive manner by doing the right thing and
following a couple simple tips we provide in this
article on reducing electric bills.
Here are some
simple things to consider when you want to lower
that electric bill:
Do you leave that
huge 37” Home Theater style TV on no matter if you
are in the room or not? Are you really watching the
TV or are you using it as background noise? If so,
use a small radio instead. Consider using battery
operated radios. In fact, reusable/rechargeable
batteries are a great way to conserve energy and
lower electric bills. The cost of charging the
batteries is far less that running a huge TV or
buying new (non-environmentally valuable batteries)
every time. Better yet, do you need the background
noise at all? Think of what your priorities are when
it comes to this topic and try it out. A lower
electric bill is certain when you do so.
Do you leave
unnecessary appliances plugged in 24/7? When you are
done drying your hair, making coffee, making toast,
do you leave that appliance plugged in after that
one usage? Whether you are using such items actively
or not – if they are plugged in – they are not
reducing electric bills. They are in-fact using
electricity if they are simply just plugged in. When
I first thought to myself “How can I lower my
electric bill?” the simple fact of just realizing
that I make toast MAYBE once a week while leaving
the toaster plugged in the whole entire time was a
huge (free) light bulb going off in my head.
Do you use plug-in
home fragrance diffusers? Sure we all want a
pleasant smelling home, but do we have to use
electricity to acquire it? No. Unplug them and use
one of a dozen great alternatives that are
eco-friendly and safe to use. This equals a lower
electric bill.
To reduce electric
bills, simply turn out lights as you move from room
to room. So many of us have the bad habit of turning
on every light in the house and not even realizing
we are doing so. Practicing this with reduce any
utility bill.
Call your utility
company where you are a paying customer and inquire
about a free efficiency audit. Many, if not all utility
companies now provide a free service where a technician
will come to your home and show how to get a lower
electric bill. This service is referred to as an
eco-friendly audit, environmentally friendly audit, or
many times called an energy audit. Trust that your
utility provider will know what you are talking about
whether you get the name right or not. They get a ton of
calls every day from customers wanting a lower electric
bill. Again, this service should cost you nothing. Your
utility provider supplies this service because they also
save money when you use less electricity, and let’s not
forget - the environment is positively impacted as well.
Purchase light bulbs
that are environmentally friendly. Fluorescent bulbs use
75% less energy and they last much
longer than those cheap bulb you end up buys 5 of to
last as long as one fluorescent bulb. This saves the
planet and gets you a lower electric bill.
Upgrade your windows and
weather stripping in your home. If your home is even
5-10 years old, there is a big possibility your windows
are not helping you achieve a lower electric bill. This
tip will cost you money up front but tax rebates and
other rebates apply. Try feeling for air drafts under
your doors that lead outside or your garage. This is one
tip that so many people don’t even consider when working
on reducing electric bills. That draft you may feel,
even if it is tiny, is simply sucking cooler air from
the inside of your home continually.
So there you have it - 7,
count'em, seven best practice tips to reduce your
electricity and save on your electric bills.
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