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How To Reduce Your Electricity Bill: My Top 3 Tips

Which ones to use? Incandesent or CFLs?

Ok so you need to invest in CFLs (compact florescent light bulbs) instead of your normal incandescent bulbs or lamps. Why? Because simple put, incandescent bulbs use way more! Roughly 3-5 times the wattage. So switch'm not just one or two in your house, but ALL of them. You will save I guarantee it.

Here are some comparisons between CFLs and incandescents wattage wise. Incandescent: 25w = CFL: 5w Incandescent: 75w = CFL: 20w Incandescent: 150w = CFL: 39w So you can see the different as it progresses, in the end of the day CFLs are the way to go.

You have those power strips? Use them!

If you have many appliances in one place. Use a power strips to connect them all and when you leave the house or just when the appliances are not in use, switch the power strip off. You can save up to $200 to $50 per year by doing this.

You probably do not know this but many appliances in your house keep using electricity even after you press the OFF button on them. We call it a "phantom load" it is any appliance or electronic gizmo that uses energy even when turned off. Some people call them "vampire appliances" or "energy vampires." So for example, if you have 20 "vampires" in your house they could add up to about $200 annally. The clue to finding out which appliances are money sucker is, you look for appliances that use remote controls, many of these are using power after you shut them OFF. Such as TVs,DVD-players,Computers, and audio equipment. And use those power strips and when you go for vacation. Get those "Vampires" from using when you don't want them to be used.

Build your own DIY solar energy system

Did you know that on average the sun produces 1000 watts/per square meter? So it would be wise if you invest in your own solar energy system. But right now solar energy systems are down-right quite expense, but what if I told you that you can actually build your own solar panels and with the help of materials that you can get from your local DIY store, you can have your very own solar system powering your house for a long time!

Did you know that the oldest solar units still working today are 45 years old!? Yes on average solar cells last up to 20years. Here I will compare the disadvantages to solar technology and the advantages. Disadvantages: Costly, but due to government incentives becoming affordable today. Whether dependence. Cost of batteries. Advantages: Reliability, solar systems are extremely reliable. Durability, solar systems last for 20years or longer. Low maintenance costs. So if you are looking into the future, investing in a solar system will save you on your utility bills and the price for using electricity is already going up as we know it.

So I hope this will help you if you're looking into saving on your utility bills and if you implement them you'll definitely see the results on your bill!

Of course, these 3 tips are just a few that I shared. A complete training program that'll take you step by step on how to save and build your solar system is key. Luckily, there are legitimate training tricks and shortcuts that actually work, thanks to the efforts of DIY professionals who have developed them over many years.

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