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Step 1
First thing on your path to saving money is to replace your traditional light bulbs with the spiral, energy saving light bulb. Although these bulbs are more expensive, they last longer and will definitely lower your energy bill.
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Step 2
Next thing is to unplug your appliances when not in use. Especially large appliances. Also, cell phone chargers and video game systems use a lot of energy when not being used. It may be a little annoying at first to always be plugging and unplugging your appliances, but it WILL lower your energy bill. The more you unplug, the lower the bill.
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Step 3
Another way is for those of you that have electric heat. I have radiant type, base board heaters in my apartment that cost around $200-$250 dollars a month to use when it's cold. To me that's ridiculous just for heat. I went to walmart and spent $50 dollars for two box heaters. If I use them almost non-stop for a month, by bill is around $120 at most. The initial cost can range from $30 to $100 dollars depending on the models you get. I recommend a Lasko upright version that allows you to switch between 750 and 1500 watts of usage. Your apartment or house will stay just as warm with the base heaters, while saving you money every month.
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Step 4
Using your dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer only with a full load will also save you money. Doing one load of dishes costs a lot less than 2 or 3 small loads. This applies to your washing machine and dryer.
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Step 5
If you're in the living room, there shouldn't be lights on in the bathroom or the bedroom. See what I mean? When you leave a room, hit the lights. It doesn't take long to adapt this energy saving mindset. Especially when you see your lower energy bill.
Comments
adecesare said
on 3/31/2009 We saved $7 this month by changing our most-used lightbulb to an energy-efficient one. It already paid for itself! And that's $84 per year per lightbulb!