Suggestions for Reducing That Electric Bill

July 26, 2011


Now that the heat of summer has arrived and you have received that HUGE electric bill, you may be looking for some ways to cut your usage and thus your bill.


Here are a few suggestions - some gleaned from a book entitled "How To Do (Just About) Everything Right the First Time". by the editors of FC&A Publishing:


1) Replace the five most used incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star compact fluorescent bulbs.


2) Sign up for your utility company load management and off-peak rate programs.


3) Install an Energy Star programmable thermostat. It will automatically adjust the temperature at night and while you are away.


4)Wash your clothes in cold water using a detergent formulated for cold water.


5) Unplug small appliances. Even when toasters, computers and most other electric appliances are off, they are still using energy.


6) For more costly energy reduction, you can replace old appliances and your heating and cooling equipment with Energy Star qualified products.


7) Improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by keeping the filters clean.


I have tried some of these and it really did help to lower my electric bill.