8 simple ways to cut down on your electricity bill

We all know that we're wasting way too much energy today.But what a lot of people

don't think about is that there are a lot of simple things we can do to conserve energy.And as many small streams make a big river, so many small watts saves us a lot of money, and more immportantly, the environment.

Turn of your monitor.

A lot of people turn off their computer without turning off the monitor.But a monitor actually requires a lot of energy, even when the computer is turned off.On a laptop, there's often a special key combination for turning off the light of the monitor.Make a habit of using these.

Light bulbs.

The next time you're shopping for bulbs, consider low-energy bulbs, such as CFL or LED bulbs.They may cost more in the shop, but you will quicly regain that money from the power you're saving.Also, they tend to last longer than regular bulbs, so you get more bang for your buck.

Lighting.

When you leave the room, turn off the light.Some people think that switching on the light consumes so much energy that it's more cost effective to leave them on all the time. While it is true that a lamp requires a little bit more energy to start up, it takes less than one tenth of a second for it to break even again.So unless you're going out of the room for less than one tenth of a second, it's smarter to turn the light off.

Television.

Unplug your television when not using it. Having it plugged in, even when turned off, actually drains electricity.

Refrigerator.Before putting hot food into the refrigerator, let the food cool to room temperature first.Putting in something hot puts unnecessary strain on the refrigerator to keep it cold.

Car AC.

When using the car air conditioner, make sure to pull up all the windows, otherwise the cool air gets out and the warm air gets in and the AC must work double time.

House AC.

If at all possible, avoid using the air conditioner. But if you have to, when the weather is too hot, set it to the highest temperature you're comfortable with. If the weather is too cold, wear a sweater.

Washing machines.

Save up your dirty laundry until you can fill a full machine.Don't wash just a few clothes, because it takes just as much energy as washing a full machine.

You will be amazed the big effect such small changes of habit can have on your energy bill.And what's more important, the effect it will have on the environment!

There are still many ways in which you can save and even earn money being energy efficient.

8 simple ways to cut down on your electricity bill

By: Joakim Fannick

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