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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Did I use less power than last month? Were my showers shorter? If you have ceiling fans, use them.

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How to Cut Out Unnecessary Spending

Saving Cents With Sense

Put a one-time investment into a workout DVD series that you can do in the comfort of your own living room without monthly cost, go on a run to a local park, and take advantage of friends who might be willing to train you. If you’re throwing money left and right into your utility bill, it’s time to conserve energy.