Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2014

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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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 28, 2019

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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Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2015

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. Buy in bulk. Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

I don’t know about you, but I simply can’t afford to throw away appliances that are still working, in order to buy new energy-efficient models. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Buy in bulk. With the rise of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale, it has gotten easier than ever to buy items in bulk. Buy used items. Buy organic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For example, in-floor radiant heating can save you money on your heating bills and reduce greenhouse emissions, but it can be extremely expensive to install because you have to tear up the existing flooring, install the heating elements, then either replace the old flooring or install all new flooring.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Take a look at all your monthly bills – utilities, groceries, insurance – and come up with a plan to reduce them. You may even be able to eliminate larger bills by getting rid of the service altogether. Don’t run your air conditioner unless it’s essential and turn off lights and appliances that aren’t needed.

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