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Mark Briody
http://www.EnergyRevealed.com



Reduce Energy Bill - 8 Power Saving Tips To Save Cash
How many times have you gone to your letterbox and received
your power bill only to flick it on your kitchen countertop
unopened, dreading the number in the amount due section? As
electricity prices continue to skyrocket, people all across
the planet are feeling the pinch and are looking for any
means possible to reduce their energy bills. Plus, with the
economy the way it is today, it getting harder every month
to even make ends meet so every dollar you can actually
save on electricity bills is an extra dollar that can be
used towards something else much more rewarding - like a
holiday.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can
dramatically shrink your electricity bill that won't really
alter the way you live your day to day life. By
implementing 2 or 3, or even all, of the following 8 great
tips on how to reduce electricity bills, not only will you
be saving money, but you will save energy, too!

1. Set your water heater to 140 degrees or less. This will
not only save energy, but water as well because if your
water heater temperature is too high, the system will add
cold water as a safety measure to prevent burns. Keep in
mind that if you have small children or a baby at home, the
recommendation is to set the thermostat to no more than 120
degrees to prevent scalds on their delicate skin -- this
will actually save you even more money on your power bill.

2. Speaking of thermostats: install and electric thermostat
and set it 1 - 5 degrees lower than you normally would. For
every degree lower, you will save 5% of your energy
consumption.

3. Did you know that Approx 20% of your home's heat will
leak out from your windows and doors? By using weather
stripping to seal the doors and windows in your home, as
well as a clear caulk to seal cracks in floorboards and
window panes, you will be in your way to reducing
electricity bill significantly. Just think, by regaining
that 20% of lost heat, you could quite possibly lower your
thermostat even more than the 1-5 degrees in tip #2 in
order to save even more money and energy!

4. This is a big one: when something is not in use, TURN IT
OFF -- not just on standby, either. This is for stuff like
PC's, DVD players and even VCR's, a cellphone charger and
other items that suck up electricty like there's no
tomorrow. When these items are not in use, they still
consume a whopping 35% of your home's energy just by being
left on. 35%! For your ease, you could consider using power
strips to plug these items into and when they aren't in
actual use, just switch on the power strip and you will be
able to turn off multiple items of equipment at the same
time.

5. Insulate your walls, roof and attic. By insulating your
home, you are literally creating a barrier that helps
prevent significant energy loss.

6. Buy and always replace your incandescent light-bulbs
with power saving flourescent style bulbs. CFL bulbs
actually reduce your energy consumption through light-bulbs
up to 75% and since they last about 5 years, you can expect
the lifetime savings of these bulbs to be between $400 and
$1500. Too, you should always keep in mind that the
government has passed legislation that phases out the old
bulbs by 2012 to help reduce greenhouse gases ofcourse and
ultimately save energy. By starting now, you will save
energy and money even sooner.

7. When washing your clothes, make sure you only wash full
loads. In addition, pt your washer settings on the coolest
water possible for your material, only allow the amount of
water necessary for your items and set the cycle to the
shortest possible one that will get everything clean. This
will save you quite a bit of energy as well.

8. Make sure you get your appliances checked and serviced
every year. Items such as a furnace or hot water heater can
develop loose gaskets and leaks that will need to be fixed.
By having a qualified serviceman out to inspect, not only
could you prevent the cost of an unexpected breakdown, but
you can ensure your appliances are running efficiently and
smoothly.

As you can see, many of these ways to reduce electricity
bill actually won't cost you anything, yet the rewards are
indeed measurable. So, what are you waiting for? Get in
there start saving on your power and energy cost today!


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