If coping with energy bill is your problem every time you see your bills, here are several ways you can start implementing to lower your energy bill. First, I want to say that doing all the recommended actions below will certainly lower your energy bill – however, in this busy world, there is a low cost energy reduction solution that’s more practical (turnkey) and does not require you to change your lifestyle drastically. You can see for yourself here: http://www.ultrapowersaver.com

Having said that, here are some of our recommended actions to lower your energy bill:
1) Provide good roof coating.
A good roof coating deflects heat. And so, insuring that the roof receives a good coating would mean insuring you that your house would maintain good temperature on the inside.
2) Secure all the leaks.
Leaks contribute to high cost of home energy. Why? It is because air from your house can easily come out from these leaks. And the air from the outside can easily enter the house. Both increase the workload of your heating and cooling system.
Making sure that the leaks are sealed would mean less work on your heating and cooling system and lower energy bills. Leaks would come from fireplaces, ducts, doors, ceilings, floors, walls, windows, plumbing penetrations, electrical outlets, fans, and vents.
3) Reduce the thermostat.
One degree centigrade is equivalent to 5% electric bill savings. Therefore, keeping your thermostat low will save you a lot of money. A total saving would also come from switching your thermostat further low when you are not home or if you are sleeping. The ideal temperature during winter is not higher than 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
4) Reduce the use of your water heater.
The second largest electric consumer next to your heating and cooling system is your water heater. When you wash you clothes, you don’t need to heat the water up. Just use the water from the faucet. This will save you by as much as 90% in washing machine energy consumption.
5) Use energy efficient material around your home.
There are commercially available materials that would significantly contribute to the reduction of the cost of home energy. One of these is energy efficient windows (i.e. dual pane window) that deflect the outside temperature (whether during winter or summer) from entering your home.
6) Use your appliance efficiently.
It is pretty basic for all of us to turn off televisions, air conditioning, stereos and other electronic gadgets when not using them. However, most still disregard this. The reality is; we can save a lot if we only learn how to turn them off if not in use. Also, small things such as iPod chargers, cellphone chargers, digital clocks, lights and other things that seem to consume small electric current that remain plugged day in and day out contribute to your energy bill. Making sure you unplug them would certainly lower down your monthly electric consumption.

Hope this helps!

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