Top ways to cut cost on your utilities

The average American home will spend $990 on heating this year, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Add that to the rising costs of food, clothing, and travel, and almost every individual and family will feel the pinch.

7 Ways to Lower Your Utility Bill

1) Turn down the heat.

2) Program the temperature.

3) Replace light bulbs.

4) Cut laundry costs.

5) Insulate.

6) Use the sun.

7) Choose budget billing.

via womenco

3 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

1. Turn Off Your Water Heater

2. Use Power Strips

3. Keep Your Electric Company On A Tight Leash

via bukisa

10 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill and Help the Environment

1. Turn off lights that you are not using.

2. Run your automatic dishwasher when it is completely full.

3. If the temperature is nice outside, open your windows

4. Change you're A/C filter once a month.

5. If you live in a mobile home, put skirting around the bottom.

6. Keep curtains/blinds closed during the day.

7. Replace weather stripping on windows and doors.

7. Keep your thermostat set at a higher/lower setting when you are not home.

8. Turn off your computer monitor when not in use.

9. Turn off your television when not in use.

10. Try washing clothes in cold water instead of hot water.

via ezinearticles

13 Simple Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

Arrange an HVAC inspection.
Shop for size.
Keep it clean.
Program your thermostat
Seek out incentives on appliances
Seal up your home.
Change your light bulbs.
Close your blinds.
Use fans.
Unplug.
Check alternate suppliers.
Consider time-of-use plans.
Fix your bill.

via smartmoney

20 Inexpensive Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills

Get an Energy-use Consultation
Install Extra Insulation
Seal Off Gaps
Install Door Sweeps
Get a Programmable Thermostat and Use it
Consider a Heated Mattress Pad
Use Compact-Fluorescent Bulbs
Use Power Strips
Maintain/Clean Your Appliances
Make Your Water Heater More Efficient
Turn Down your Water Heater
Install Faucet Aerators
Install a Low-flow Shower Head
Only Run Your Dishwasher When Full
Air-dry Dishes
Wash Whites on Warm, Not hot
Simulate a Low Flush Toilet
Be Kind to Your Freezer/Refrigerator
Buy Wisely
Consider Tax Breaks/Energy Incentives

via doughroller

Top Ten Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

#1...Change Filters Regularly

#2...Use Lids When You Cook

#3...Fix Drips
#4...Turn Off Lights
#5...Stop Drafts
#6...Fill'er Up
#7...Reduce “Phantom Loads”
#8...Install Ceiling Fans
#9...Use Curtains
#10...Install A Ground-Source Heat Pump

via associatedcontent