How to Save Money on Utilities During Recession

It is possible to save money on your utility bill during a recession. By investing a little money and making a few househould changes, you can decrease your utility bill during the recession.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Compact fluorescent bulbs
• Low-Flow toilet
• Energy Star double pane windows
• Energy Star appliances

1. To save on your electric bill during a recession, replace all lightbulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs. These bulbs can be used in most light fixtures, lamps, chandeliers as well as outdoor lights. Compact fluorescent bulbs last longer and use less energy.

2. To save money on your water utility bill during a recession, decrease the amount of water you use in the home. Besides being generally conservative and turning off the water and making sure there are no dripping faucets and toilets, you can conserve water by purchasing a low-flow toilet. These low flush toilets use less water with each flush thereby saving many gallons of water per month.

3. To save money on your gas or electric utility bill for the furnace, upgrade to an Energy Star furnace. Make sure your air filter is changed regularly. Set the furnace at a moderatly comfortable setting and turn much cooler at night. Dress warmly and use blankets around the home to avoiding turning the thermostat up unnecessarily.

4. Replace old single pane windows with new double pane windows. Be sure to choose double pane windows that have an Energy Star rating.

Tips & Warnings

• When replacing lightbulbs, do so as the old lightbulbs burn out. In this manner it will be more cost effective as you are not exchanging all of the lightbulbs at the same time.

[turtledove]

on 7/29/2009 #4 - Improving windows will cost more in the short run, but save $$ eventually, especially if you live in a hot or cold climate. 5*

[jull14]

on 7/10/2009 This article is so interesting and helpful. I really love this article. Thank you for sharing this information with us, the steps are very easy to follow and please keep up the good work. Thanks and have a bless weekend.

[langleycornwell]

on 5/2/2009 Great ideas on how to save money on utilities. Thanks for the suggestions, 5*s.

[dthere]

on 4/9/2009 Those points are good...5

[ciarrasmommy]

on 4/8/2009 These are some excellent money saving tips. I've been trying to find ways to reduce my electric bill each month. I've heard that if you shut off your computer at night you save about $18.00 a month. Every little bit helps. Thank you for the tips!