 Re: saving on power bill
http://powertochoose.org/
this might not help in your state, but your state might have the same options. I currently pay .13¢ kwh and my last bill was $205 for 2400 sq ft house. this is a brand new (one year old) house with great insulation, double paned windows and digital programmable t-stats.
Unfortunately we can't have solar clothes driers, but mine is gas as is my water heater and stove/ oven. I also have a fridge inside and a fridge and freezer outside in the garage.
I try and remind the kids to turn things off when not in use, lights, TV, computer, radio and that seems to help. I keep the blinds closed on hot days so the a/c doesn't have to run as much and opened on overcast days to let some light in and not have to use the electric lights.
I always have the outside fridge and freezers full, even if it is just gallon jugs of water. I do laundry at night and all at one time so I am not heating up the house during the heat of the day and several times a day. |