[queenofthehivemomof5]

Is your AC on a thermostat? Are your windows and doors well sealed to prevent the loss of your cooled air? Can you turn your thermostat on higher and turn on a fan to get the wind chill factor? Wash in cold water for most items. I was everything but socks and underware in cold water. Hang dry clothes (I dont do that...what a pain in the butt with 7 people LOL)

How much is your electricity bill and how much are you spending per KWH?

Do you have the option to shop around for providers? Not always an option in some localities but something you may at least want to look into.

Personaly our electricity is billed with our water, sewage, trash and total I apy about $150 year round give or take $25. This accounts for more water used in the summer with watering the lawns and more electricity in the winter to heat. I run 2 window air conditioners durring the summer but only when it really is too hot to bear.