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How to Lower the Electric Bill by as Much as 60% by Christopher Foos
I imagine you are here because you want a lower energy bill? If that is the case, you are
in the right place! Unlike most sites, we have compiled an entire guide, based on real
experience and real research, on how to drastically lower your electric bill. You will not
find just a handful of tips here. NO! You will find everything you need to know about
saving money on electricity. The best part is, you can start right now!
How do we know so much about electricity bills? Because we went years paying too
much, and by pure luck, we were forced into learning everything there was to know
about electricity savings. If you are curious and have a moment, read our story by clicking
here of how we saved over 60% off our electric bill.
We have put in over a hundred hours of research on this topic, and want to share this
knowledge with you. If you haven't seen our Home Page yet, we are trying to bring back
reliable information back to the Internet because that is why it was created!
in the right place! Unlike most sites, we have compiled an entire guide, based on real
experience and real research, on how to drastically lower your electric bill. You will not
find just a handful of tips here. NO! You will find everything you need to know about
saving money on electricity. The best part is, you can start right now!
How do we know so much about electricity bills? Because we went years paying too
much, and by pure luck, we were forced into learning everything there was to know
about electricity savings. If you are curious and have a moment, read our story by clicking
here of how we saved over 60% off our electric bill.
We have put in over a hundred hours of research on this topic, and want to share this
knowledge with you. If you haven't seen our Home Page yet, we are trying to bring back
reliable information back to the Internet because that is why it was created!
What to do First:
When most of us receive our energy bill, we immediately start telling ourselves that next month we must
remember to switch off the lights, turn the ac/heater up or down, unplug things, etc..., but never really
ask the important question. How did they know the amount of electricity I used? Though it is why this
step is so important, electric companies do not pull an amount out of thin air. No! They use that box on
the side of your house (not always accurately) known as an "electric meter." This intimidating device
measures how much electricity our home is using, and most of us don't know how to read it! By learning
how to read your electric meter, you can begin your quest for lowering the energy bill! Make this step
priority!!!! Every other step revolves around knowing how much electricity you really are using.
Begin learning "How to Read the Electric Meter" by Clicking Here!
remember to switch off the lights, turn the ac/heater up or down, unplug things, etc..., but never really
ask the important question. How did they know the amount of electricity I used? Though it is why this
step is so important, electric companies do not pull an amount out of thin air. No! They use that box on
the side of your house (not always accurately) known as an "electric meter." This intimidating device
measures how much electricity our home is using, and most of us don't know how to read it! By learning
how to read your electric meter, you can begin your quest for lowering the energy bill! Make this step
priority!!!! Every other step revolves around knowing how much electricity you really are using.
Begin learning "How to Read the Electric Meter" by Clicking Here!
What to do Next:
By learning how to read the electric meter, you have answered the question, "how did they
know how much electricity I used?" Now that you have that knowledge, it is time to compare it
to what the electric company is saying, and believe us, the energy providers are wrong more
times than you think. This is accomplished by learning how to read your electric bill.
Learning to understand your electric bill is essential to lowering your energy bill! A majority of
your savings will be made during this critical step.
Begin learning "How to Read the Electric Bill" by Cicking Here!
know how much electricity I used?" Now that you have that knowledge, it is time to compare it
to what the electric company is saying, and believe us, the energy providers are wrong more
times than you think. This is accomplished by learning how to read your electric bill.
Learning to understand your electric bill is essential to lowering your energy bill! A majority of
your savings will be made during this critical step.
Begin learning "How to Read the Electric Bill" by Cicking Here!
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Moving Along:
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Dealing with the BIG Electricity Suckers
First!!!
Major appliances, cooling, and heating consume the most
electricity in your home. They make up to 80% of your total
electric bill!!!! So learning to reduce these means BIG savings!!!!
Air Conditioning Heating Lighting Clothes Washer
Clothes Dryer Refrigerator Water Heater
Quick Math! - Saving just 20 kWh per item (which is
extremely easy to do!) a month can take 20% off of
your electric bill!!!!
First!!!
Major appliances, cooling, and heating consume the most
electricity in your home. They make up to 80% of your total
electric bill!!!! So learning to reduce these means BIG savings!!!!
Air Conditioning Heating Lighting Clothes Washer
Clothes Dryer Refrigerator Water Heater
Quick Math! - Saving just 20 kWh per item (which is
extremely easy to do!) a month can take 20% off of
your electric bill!!!!
Saving Money and Energy in the Kitchen:
We addressed the largest energy users above, but there are still a few items
in the kitchen that consume large amounts of electricity in a short amount of
time. These are the oven, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. With a few
simple tips, these items are easy to save a few bucks on!
Below, click on each topic to see how to save energy on each:
in the kitchen that consume large amounts of electricity in a short amount of
time. These are the oven, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. With a few
simple tips, these items are easy to save a few bucks on!
Below, click on each topic to see how to save energy on each:
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Small Things Add Up!
So far, 90% of your electricity usage has been explored. What about the other 10%? Your using .
09% of that energy right now by exploring our site! Computers, printers, televisions, stereos,
alarm clocks, cable or satellite boxes, DVD players, etc... Basically anything plugged into the wall is
drawing some kind of energy. Even when certain items are turned off or not in use, they can draw
what is called phantom or vampire power. Examples of this are battery charges for your phone,
cordless tools, or laptop. Also, televisions and audio/visual equipment use stand-by power to power
clocks or keep these items warm for quick turn-on features.
09% of that energy right now by exploring our site! Computers, printers, televisions, stereos,
alarm clocks, cable or satellite boxes, DVD players, etc... Basically anything plugged into the wall is
drawing some kind of energy. Even when certain items are turned off or not in use, they can draw
what is called phantom or vampire power. Examples of this are battery charges for your phone,
cordless tools, or laptop. Also, televisions and audio/visual equipment use stand-by power to power
clocks or keep these items warm for quick turn-on features.
Quick Test: Count how many things are plugged in around your home. Make sure you include the garage!
Pretty surprising huh? How many was there? 25....50....100? More than there should be probably. While everything plugged in does not necessarily
draw energy, a majority of it does, and though the cost is minimal per item ($0.01 or less a day); combine that with all of the things you counted. You
can easily be spending $1 a day or $30 a month foolishly. Below are some suggestions and ideas on how to cut out this waste.
Pretty surprising huh? How many was there? 25....50....100? More than there should be probably. While everything plugged in does not necessarily
draw energy, a majority of it does, and though the cost is minimal per item ($0.01 or less a day); combine that with all of the things you counted. You
can easily be spending $1 a day or $30 a month foolishly. Below are some suggestions and ideas on how to cut out this waste.
Alarm Clocks - Though a hassle to set it every night, unplug it after you get up! Does an empty room care what time it is?
T.V.s, DVD players, VCRs, etc... - Do you really need to display the time on 3 different pieces of equipment while you are
at work or running errands? Your audio/visual equipment uses juice by just being plugged in!
Computers - Best option is to shut-down after each use, but the alternative is to set it in sleep mode. Printers, Monitors,
or any other external device needs to be unplugged. Why waste energy when you are not using these items?
Battery Chargers - Any chargers, such as cell phone or camera, needs to be unplugged when not in use. Even when these
tools are not in use, they are still drawing "phantom" energy. I take my laptop and phone to work with me and, shhhhh, I
charge them there.
Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Electric Razors, etc... - Take a look at these items. Even when off, they may have a little
indicator light showing you they are off, or in this case, wasting electricity to tell you they are off. With a electric razor,
this light is telling you that I am wasting electricity to tell you that it is full of electricity! Unplug them all!
Electric Garage Door Stop Sensors - These little sensors with the invisible trip line they create are more of a hurdle than
helpful. How many times do you leap over these when racing the closing garage door? This safety feature draws energy 24
hours a day! We have disconnected ours and have not closed the garage door on our vehicle yet!
Are you seeing the trend here? Walk around the home and unplug things not in use. Use surge protectors or electrical
strips for a quick press of a switch for multiple items.
T.V.s, DVD players, VCRs, etc... - Do you really need to display the time on 3 different pieces of equipment while you are
at work or running errands? Your audio/visual equipment uses juice by just being plugged in!
Computers - Best option is to shut-down after each use, but the alternative is to set it in sleep mode. Printers, Monitors,
or any other external device needs to be unplugged. Why waste energy when you are not using these items?
Battery Chargers - Any chargers, such as cell phone or camera, needs to be unplugged when not in use. Even when these
tools are not in use, they are still drawing "phantom" energy. I take my laptop and phone to work with me and, shhhhh, I
charge them there.
Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Electric Razors, etc... - Take a look at these items. Even when off, they may have a little
indicator light showing you they are off, or in this case, wasting electricity to tell you they are off. With a electric razor,
this light is telling you that I am wasting electricity to tell you that it is full of electricity! Unplug them all!
Electric Garage Door Stop Sensors - These little sensors with the invisible trip line they create are more of a hurdle than
helpful. How many times do you leap over these when racing the closing garage door? This safety feature draws energy 24
hours a day! We have disconnected ours and have not closed the garage door on our vehicle yet!
Are you seeing the trend here? Walk around the home and unplug things not in use. Use surge protectors or electrical
strips for a quick press of a switch for multiple items.
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Finally, make a plan and stick to it!
TheFoosers know that not all of these tips will fit your lifestyle or situation, but making one or two
of these changes in your home can make a significant difference! We also know how difficult it is to
get every person in a home to adapt to these changes, but we accomplished this by implementing a
plan with rewards. With 4 people in our home, a daily checklist was split amongst us to complete.
When we received the monthly bill, we split the savings (taken from the $510 bill we used to have)
four ways. Believe us, household members will come up with ways you never thought possible to
make that energy bill less!
of these changes in your home can make a significant difference! We also know how difficult it is to
get every person in a home to adapt to these changes, but we accomplished this by implementing a
plan with rewards. With 4 people in our home, a daily checklist was split amongst us to complete.
When we received the monthly bill, we split the savings (taken from the $510 bill we used to have)
four ways. Believe us, household members will come up with ways you never thought possible to
make that energy bill less!
| If you have not done so yet, read "How we saved over 60% off our electric bill" to get an idea of what we overcame |