Energy Saving the Thrifty Way

Our last electric bill was $40, granted that was for a 2 bedroom apartment, but that’s down from a high of $100. Here are some tips that we put to practice:

1. Use a power strip to kill the power to electronics that run on standby mode.
   That new LCD TV, blu-ray player and stereo all actually use power when they are turned off. The wireless router running around the clock is another power drain. Even chargers for laptops, cell phones and ipods are energy robbers!
2. Turn down the heat when you’re at work and no one is home, in fact turn down the heat in general.
   What’s wrong with wearing cozy sweats around the house in the winter?
3. Close off unused rooms in your home and close the vents.
   If you have a spare bedroom or any rooms that only occasionally get used, close the door until a day before you know you have a guest coming or have a need for the room.
4. Install energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs).
   The energy savings may seem small, but it adds up!

These are the quick and easy tips I have to save a little on your energy bill. Do you have any tips to share?