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Easy Tricks to Cut Your Energy Bill

Here are a few simple changes you can make that will slash your energy bill in half.

from Reader's Digest | March 2012
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1. Heat food in your toaster oven — it uses up to 50 percent less energy than a full-size oven.

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2. Opt for white window shades during warmer weather and keep them closed during the day to reflect the sun's heat away from your house.

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3. Store refrigerated food and beverages in closed containers; if left uncovered, they release moisture and overburden the appliance's compressor.

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4. Choose an Energy Star–compliant computer, which uses 70 percent less electricity than a nondesignated model.

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5. Place lamps and TVs far away from thermostats so the heat given off doesn't cause air-conditioning systems to run longer than they need to.

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6. Don’t believe the screen-saver myth. Computer screen savers don't cut energy use! Enable the auto sleep mode or turn off the monitor for eco-friendly operation.

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  • Wyominghotsause

    I don’t think anybody thinks screen-savers save energy, do they? Their intended purpose is to keep the images from literally burning into the screen and causing damage where there are constant light or dark spots. A screen saver keeps images moving, thus preventing this from happening.

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    They’re like tiny investments. For one day, these tricks seem miniscule when compared to your energy use. Still, the thing is that saving electricity is a long term thing. Doing these for just one day won’t do. You need to be constantly at it to get the amount you saved rolling into a good amount.

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    They’re like tiny investments. For one day, these tricks seem miniscule when compared to your energy use. Still, the thing is that saving electricity is a long term thing. Doing these for just one day won’t do. You need to be constantly at it to get the amount you saved rolling into a good amount.