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You know, these days it's all about being green and economical. So many times we wonder what can we do to save money or bring our utility bills down. I have gathered some information on save electricity tips and wish to share it with you, so you can achieve just that.
One important tip: know that things use energy even when you're not actively using them. If it's plugged into the wall, it's using energy. Things like lamps, TVs, computers, cell phone chargers, or even an LED moving poster--these all use energy when we're not sitting in front of them.
When you're not home, or even when you are, if you're not using something, unplug it. You will see a small but additional difference in your bill, because you're not wasting as much energy. It's like pulling the plug on a money drain when you unplug things you're not actively using.
Another thing is save where you can. If you're not in a hurry for dry clothes, hang them up to dry. The fresh scent they acquire from being outside smells good anyway, and you can save a ton on your bill! By conserving on the unnecessary things, then we won't have to feel so bad about splurging on the necessary things.
Using a microwave to cook instead of an electric stove can also make a difference. It cooks faster and more efficiently, and can achieve nearly the same results in half the time. So when you're going to boil water or do something simple, save some dollars and energy by doing it in the microwave.
There are endless sources of information on save electricity tips if you care to look. Companies going green post them on their websites, put them in their mailers and are happy to share them with you. Take advantage of these small ideas in order to see a big result in your reduced bill and energy use over time. I have personally managed to build my own home DIY renewable energy system by following an online system which you can find out more about at my website link below.