Keep your fridge and freezer full – food acts as insulation, which helps lessen the amount of time that the fridge has to run in order to stay cold. Install ceiling fans – keeping the air circulating in your home means that your air conditioner will not have to work as hard. Hang your laundry to dry – setting up a clothesline in the backyard or handing clothes on a drying rack or the shower rod is a simple way to reduce your electricity bill. Eliminate phantom loads – almost 75% of the energy used by a home’s electronic devices is consumed when they are turned off. Unplugging common devices, such as TVs, DVD players, stereos, computers, and many kitchen appliances, can save you a lot of money. Shield your home from the sun – closing curtains and blinds on sunny days or planting trees to shade your home, can help cut down on your air conditioning needs. Switch to LEDs – LED light bulbs use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Turn off the heat dry on your dishwasher – most of the energy consumed by your dishwasher goes to heating water. Lower the temperature on your hot water heater … Read More