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Electricity prices continue to rise rapidly. Here are some tips on how to save on your electricity bill.
You can fairly easily save an estimated 20-40 percent by being pro-active and taking action. There are simple steps and tips you can implement, most of which are free or cost very little, to save on your electricity bills.
Since electricity bill and heating prices are projected to continue to skyrocket, the earlier you start the better.
- Reduce your homes heating and cooling costs to reduce electricity bills
Savings: 2-3 percent per each degree that you adjust your thermostat. In many parts of the nation, as much as 40-50% of the energy used in your apartment or home goes to heating and cooling it. Continued
- Thermostats that are programmable save electricity and the thermostats cost less than $80.
If you install a programmable thermostat, which is simple to do, you can lower your heating bill by upwards of 10%. Continued.
- Save money and energy with Energy Efficient Appliances
Change to appliances, or next time you need to buy one, purchase new appliances that have earned the Energy Star rating symbol, and you will save $400-$500 per year in electricity bill costs, all while helping to save the environment. Continued.
- Get a home energy audit, which is often free, to learn how to save on electricity bills
This survey will analyzes your houses appliances, structure, and insulation, as well as analyze your family's lifestyle. More.
- Lighting can save on energy bills
See how much money you can save by swapping out or replacing light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs, known as CFL, which will use 65-85% percent less electricity and will last at least 8 times longer. After all, lighting accounts for about 15% of a home's electric use. CFL bulbs are a very effective way how to save on electricity bills. Continue with CFL bulb savings.
- Turn off your computer to save on electricity bill
Ensuring your computer is turned off when not in use is one way how you can save between $25 and $75 on your electric bill, per computer per year, according to Energy Department estimates. Read how the government is saving.
- Savings from utility companies.
Find out how to get help on your electricity bill from utility companies. More.
Numerous other tips show how to save on electric bill and save money and energy. Read more tips.
Find a list of the latest energy saving tips from the United States Department of Energy. Continue.
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