How to save money on your electric bill every month!

Who doesn't like to save money? In this article, I have outlines some very simple things you can do to literally cut your energy bill by up to 50%! That is like FREE money! These are just simple things that will not affect your comfort level or cost you anything up front. Even a little bit of savings each day can add up to a lot of saving each month and a real savings over a year!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• to read this article
• to be more aware of your electricity use
• Last month's electric bill to compare with a month of being more careful; you will be amazed!

1. First, turn off lights when you are not in that room.
   This may seem obvious but if you are not aware, before you know it you have lights on in every room! Savings = up to 20% every month!
2. Turn your hot water heater down to 112 degrees. That will leave you with plenty of hot water for showers, dishes, wash, etc...there is no reason the water needs to be any hotter. Savings= 2-5% every month!
3. Turn off the air conditioner and open the windows. If it is a nice day out, why not open the windows and let the fresh air in? Set the air conditioner at a comfortable temperature but adjusting it just 5 degrees can be a savings of 5% each month!
4. Turn your computer off each night. Turn off all appliances (and it is better if you actually unplug them from the wall). If you put your computer, printer, and such on a surge strip, you can turn them all off at once. Savings = up to 20% each month!!
5. Try to dry more than one load of laundry at a time and wash as much as possible in cold water. Also, hang clothes out to dry whenever possible. Savings = up to 10% each month!