Use microwaves and toaster ovens to cook or warm leftovers. You’ll use less energy than cooking with a conventional oven.
Pull the plug on that second fridge located in the hot garage or utility room. Duke Energy Progress will pick it up and pay $50 to recycle it.
Set your refrigerator temperature between 30 and 42°F. Use the power-save switch if you have one.
Repair refrigerator door seals if you feel cold air around the closed door or if moisture is collecting.
Replace a refrigerator bought in 1990 with an ENERGY STAR?-qualified model – energy-efficient models cost less to operate than older refrigerators.
Dust your fridge the next time you dust your house. Check the coils behind the refrigerator — and use coil vacuums or dusters to clean it off and keep costs down.
Keep your freezer full – it uses less energy than an empty one. For maximum savings, consider filling your freezer with gallon containers of water.
Choose energy-efficient appliances. They don’t just save you money, but they’re good for the environment because they use less energy
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Work out how many hours you have to work to pay for your power. By that I mean, not only what you earn, but what it costs to earn that amount, so having to buy office clothes, keep a car, parking, the bus, the cost of meals whilst you are at work etc. Don't forget to reduce your hourly rate by the national insurance, tax and other expenses you have taken off. When you know you have to work X number of hours to pay for a unit of electricity it is very easy to reduce your energy bills.
keep turning lights, computers, plugs, tvs etc off when you're not using them. take showers instead of baths. turn the tap off while brushing your teeth
1.Replace and recycle your old refrigerator and purchase energy-efficient models.
2. Waterstrip around windows and doors.
3. Bake a few meals at a time to get the most out of having your oven on.
4. Save water and energy by just scraping the dishes befor they go it.
5.Don't leave the water running while brushing your teeth.
I want to lower my power bill and water bill, any tips on how to do that would be greatly appreciated.
