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16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day tends to be more expensive than heating your home (except if you use oil), so with that in mind, here are some tips to help get you ready for summertime to reduce your energy bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket where it belongs.

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Tips to Lower your Electric Bill Throughout the Year

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Implement as many of these tips as you can, and say goodbye to outrageous electric bills! Are your utility bills too high? Here are a few ways to lower your electric bill and possibly save hundreds of dollars a year! This will make both the air conditioner and the heat run more. Lower Your Electric Bill.

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10 Ways to Lower your Electric Bill Throughout the Year

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Have you ever received an electric bill that was a lot more than you expected? Here are a few ways to save energy and help avoid those high electric bills! Many dishwashers have an option for “heat dry” meaning it will dry with hot air rather than regular. Just a few degrees can have a significant impact on your electric bill.

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Plan a Low Heat Challenge | 31 Days to Find $1000

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I’m not complaining because we haven’t used the air conditioner since early August during a two week heat spell. But temperatures are going to start to dip–that’s just reality–although I’ve really become quite fond of our low utility bills over these last few months.

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Another Reason Why I LOVE Fall!

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But there is one more reason why I love fall-- no heating or cooling bills. After a HOT and steamy summer where the air conditioner ran all day, our windows are finally open and fresh air is blowing inside. No air conditioner or heater needed, just an extra jacket or blanket.

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners.

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How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle

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Electric Bill. You can save some money with your Electric Bill by turning off lights that you do not need on. Also, when your not at home, turn up the thermostat a few degrees in the summer or down in the winter so that the air conditioner or heater doesn’t run constantly. What are some ways you live frugally?

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