10 Ways To Cut Your Energy Usage

There are so many of us looking to save money and it is nice to know that we can actively determine the outcome of our energy bills. There are so many things that we can do, but lets just go over 10.

1) Turn out your lights! It is such an easy thing to do. There is no reason to have all the lights on anyway, so just remember to turn them off.

2) Unplug. Some of us don’t realize that when things are plugged in they are using power even if they are turned off.

3) Use Power strips. This is similar to number two, except that you don’t have to unplug everything you can just turn off the switch.

4) Shut your blinds during the day. We all love natural light in our homes, but the sun is making our air conditioners work harder to cool our homes. Keeping the sun out keeps our homes cooler.

5) Open your windows at night. Use the cool night air to help keep your home cool.

6) Make sure your windows and doors are sealed. We do not want to heat or cool our yards.

7) Power down. These days some of us have a hard time with peace and quiet. Some of us like to have the television or radio on just because. If your not watching or listening to it just turn it off.

Get a charger with a timer. They say it only takes 3 hours to charge your cell phone, yet most of us leave it plugged in all night. If you get a charger with a timer, it cuts the power after your cell is fully charged.

9) When you have to replace appliances, purchase energy efficient ones.

10) Teach your family to follow these rules in your home, because we can’t do it all ourselves.