Utility companies across
the United States are poised to raise rates significantly in 2013 and 2014. The
exact reason why rates are going up so high isn't very clear, but what is clear
is that families are going to need to cut back on their energy use if they
don't want to see a significant increase in their electricity bill. Thankfully,
there are a lot of things homeowners can do to significantly cut down on their
use of electricity. Hand washing dishes, only doing full loads of laundry and
unplugging items when you're away can all save a good amount of money in the
long run. More permanent changes like buying more efficient appliances may cost
more upfront, but they will pay for themselves over time. Lights aren't always
the first thing people think of when it comes to saving energy, but they
represent an enormous opportunity to cut back. First, lights should never be on
unless there is someone in the room. Second, the types of lights you use have
an effect on energy consumption. Compact fluorescent lamps from GenesisLamp.com use significantly less energy than their
incandescent counterparts. They use a clever chemical reaction with electricity
to make phosphor glow of the bulb. CFLS aren't the only option. LEDs are
becoming more and more popular everyday for businesses and homeowners looking
for the latest efficient light technology.
I like fluorescent light, but my husband does not like the 'whiteness' it brings. I still use them in some parts of the house though.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, we do most of what you mention because our utility bills are crazy! With the exception of unplugging things, that is a pain to me, I always wonder why its not working than remeber, duh its unplugged! :)
ReplyDeleteI have the energy star lights in every room, but many of our lights have covers, so the house is always fairly dim. I compact florescent lamp would be a big help.
ReplyDeletei've got energy saving light bulbs through out my house love them
ReplyDeleteMy dad taught us from when I was little to turn off lights any time we leave a room. Such a small thing that adds up big!
ReplyDeleteSound advise you got here. I am not looking forward to that raise..
ReplyDeleteWe use energy saving light bulbs all throughout the house. Since using them I've noticed our electric bill has gone down. Also we use mostly natural light during the daytime which also helps.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful savings right there. We have energy saving lights too.
ReplyDeleteLEDS are great electricity savers and they produce bright lights too. We only use them in our kitchen but all yellow bulbs in most parts of our house.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely consider using this.
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