Easy Ways To Cut Energy Bills

Even though summer is almost over there's no need to panic.  Cry yes, panic no.  Last year many of us were wondering how we were going to pay our utility bills: incomes were falling and energy prices were rising.  This year things are a little more stable but we still want to know how to cut energy bills.

The good news is that it doesn't take huge actions to cut your bills.  While it's true the bigger steps you take the bigger savings you'll get.  But even if you're not in a position to take the big steps even small things can help you save.

So here is a list of some of the things you can do, big and small, to start saving on your energy bills. These savings will last long beyond this upcoming winter and could add up to thousands of dollars in savings.  Some of these things may even make you eligible for a tax credit of up to $1,500.

1. Add insulation to your attic.  This one thing can dramatically cut the amount of air you've paid to heat escaping to the outside.  Find out the proper 'R' value for your area.

2. Keep your furnace in top condition by having it inspected annually by a qualified professional. Also make sure to change the filters at least monthly.

3. Get insulated curtains or blinds to keep the heat loss from windows to a minimum.

4. Let the sun shine in.  On sunny winter days the sun coming into your home can help heat it.  Make sure you close the curtains after the sun goes down to help keep the cold air out.

5.  Try to cut your dependence on your utility company. Install your own solar panels and/or wind turbine.

These things are just a start, but they can still help you cut energy bills this winter and for many years to come.

Cut Energy Bills- In 3 Easy Steps

In this article I have provided a list of items you can do to cut energy bills this winter.  Just think of this as a checklist that you can go through one by one.  Some of the items listed are very simple and inexpensive to do, but will still save you some money, others, are far more elaborate and will save you a lot of money.

1.  Have a professional HVAC inspection done on your furnace.  Your furnace is just like your car in that if it isn't tuned up properly it will work harder to run and will burn more fuel. 

Replacing your filters monthly is one inexpensive way to help your furnace run more efficiently.

2. Inspect your fireplace.  Make sure there are no obstructions in your chimney.  Have it cleaned by a professional if you use it a lot, at least once a week. 

Install a wire cap on the top of the chimney to prevent birds from building nests in it.

3. Add insulation to your attic.  This is the place where a lot of energy gets wasted.  As you know, hot air rises.  If your attic isn't properly insulated all the air you've paid to heat will just rise up and out of your house.

4. Either replace leaky doors and windows are at least add some caulk and/or an insulated window kit to prevent heat loss.

5. Install insulated curtains that you can close at night to keep heat from escaping.  Make sure to keep them open during the daytime so the heat from the sun can help heat your house.

6. Consider generating your own electricity by building a wind turbine for your home.  This easy 1 day project will only cost about $200 but can save up to 80% on your electricity costs.

Use this checklist and do one, or more, of these projects before winter hits.  That way you can cut energy bills this season which will give you more money to do other things...like go somewhere warm!

Easy Ways To Cut Energy Bills This Winter

Old man winter is getting ready to breathe down our necks again, even though fuel costs aren't quite as astronomical as they were last winter, we still don't want to spend more than we have to.  The good news is that there are simple things you can do to cut energy bills.

Just look through the flier from your local hardware store and you will be inundated with ideas of inexpensive ways to winterize your home so that the air you've paid to heat isn't escaping to the outside.

Here are a few places you can start that will help you make a dent in your utility bill, not just this winter but all year long:

1. Have your furnace inspected by a professional to make sure it's running at peak performance.  Also don't forget to change the filters monthly.

2. Add a programmable thermostat, that way your home can be nice and warm while you're home but the temperature can be lowered automatically when you're not there which will save money.

3. Add insulation to your attic.  You can also add an insulated blanket to your water heater.  There are foam insulating products made specifically for pipes and behind electrical outlets too.

4. If you can afford it, replace old, drafty windows and doors, you might even be eligible for a tax credit.  If you can't afford to replace your windows you can buy a window insulating kit to help prevent heat loss.

5. Use wind power and build your own wind turbine.  Don't laugh, this is very easy, and cheap, to do.  Anyone can do it and it can save you 80% on your electric bills.

If you want to cut energy bills this winter just follow one, or all, of the steps listed above.  The savings can be significant and with the money you save maybe you can take a trip to someplace warm!

Easy Ways To Cut Energy Bills

Wow, it's amazing. I just opened up a sales flier from my local hardware store and I'm overwhelmed by all the home winterizing products available.  I figure that if I spend just a little time and a little money I should be able to really cut energy bills this winter.

They have everything from foam insulation pieces you can fit behind your light switches and outlets, to insulated blankets for your pipes and water heaters, to programmable thermostats.

That list barely  scratches the surface, and none of of the products cost very much.  It won't take much money at all to winterize my home.

But I'm looking for more, I don't want to have to buy my electricity from the utility company.  I want to make my own, and after some research I've found that I can easily generate about 60% of the electricity my home needs.

Wind power has now become feasible for home use.  The technology behind wind turbines has improved to the point where even a small turbine can generate decent amounts of electricity. 

Just one turbine can save me around 80% off of my utility bill, and the best part, I can build it myself for only a couple hundred dollars.

I just need to get a manual that will walk me through the process, step by step, take a trip to my hardware store to buy the parts, and invest a few hours of time to build it.

I don't need any special skills or tools, which is good since I don't have any!

So I decided that the best way to cut energy bills this winter, and for years in the future, was to spend some money on caulk, insulation, window kits, etc, but to also build my own home wind turbine.  After all, what I really want is to be able to kiss my utility company goodbye forever!

Cutting Energy Bills And Going Green, You Can Start Right Now

If you've decide it's time to take back control of your budget and you're going to start by cutting energy  bills, you've picked a great time.  With winter fast approaching, along with those huge utility bills, now is the time to take a few simple steps that will save big over the months and years to come.

Many of the things you can do are simple but will save you hundreds of dollars in heating costs this season alone.  Here are a few of the easiest changes you can make today so you can save more tomorrow:

1. Have your furnace inspected by a HVAC professional to make sure it is running properly.  If your furnace isn't tuned up it will have to work harder and burn more fuel.  Make sure you change your filters every month too.

2. Install a programmable thermostat.  This may sound like a little thing but it's not.  It will not only help you save money but it will also keep your house at a comfortable temperature. 

You can program it to lower the heat during the day when no one is home and overnight when you're sleeping.  You can also set it to raise the temperature right before you get up in the morning or when everyone returns home in the evening.

By doing this your house is always a nice toasty temperature for you but you don't have to pay to keep it at that temperature all day long.

3. Add caulk around all of your doors and windows.  Add insulation to your attic and behind electrical outlets.  If you can afford it, buy new energy efficient windows and doors.  If not use a insulation kit over your old drafty windows.

4. Invest $200 and a weekend of your time and build your own wind turbine.  You don't need any special skills just buy a manual and follow the step by step instructions.

Cutting your energy bills isn't hard just follow these steps today.

Cut Your Energy Bills - In 2 Easy Steps

I don't know about you, but as far as I'm concerned somethings gotta give. Our pay stays the same, or goes down, yet every other cost for the average household keeps going up.  If you need some relief here is a list of some simple things you can do to cut your energy bills starting today.

Of course everyone knows that cutting your electric bill isn't just good for you, it's good for the planet since you are using less electricity and  the harmful emissions it generates. 

So you can get a two-for-one, follow the simple steps below and you will cut your electric bill, and help the environment:

1. Let Mother Nature cool and warm your home.  You can easily and cheaply install solar panels and/or wind turbines.  But even if you don't want to do that you can still use the power of the wind and sun. 

On breezy days open your windows and allow the breeze to cool your home.  In the winter let the sun shine in and let it help warm your home.  These two things can go a long way to a lower electric bill and they're easy and free.

2. Keep the heat in and the cold out, or vice a versa depending on the season.  Using inexpensive insulation and window kits will help keep your house from leaking.

 Most of us remember our parents yelling at us to close the door because, "I'm not paying to heat/cool the outside!".  The same thing applies now, adding insulation, new windows, window coverings, etc are just a few of the simple things you can do to help lower your energy bill.

Use these common sense and easy to follow steps to cut your energy bills starting today.  You don't have to limit yourself to these things, there are many other things you can start doing right now.

Home Wind Power – Cut Your Power Bill

You know one of the simplest ways for you and me to cut our electric bill dramatically is to use the simplest of  “Mother Nature’s” renewable resources. Yep, you got it! I’m talking about wind.  And guess what, not only is it renewable but it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to take advantage of it.

Some folks believe that the technical expertise and knowledge has been around for a very short period of time of say about 50 years or so. Actually that’s not true. Using wind power to make energy of course has been around for thousands of years. Wind was used to push ships across the seas of our planets, to help dry our clothes and of course to keep us cool. Think about it didn’t cost a dime.

Now thanks to modern technical advances that have been made over the last 100 years or so, wind is being brought to the forefront as a way reduce the cost electricity. What makes this so cool is you, as a home owner can now take advantage of the wind, to lower your personal electrical bill.

You heard what I said. Depending on where you live wind power can be harnessed by you as a private individual. Then you can use it to send power to every single electrical appliance in your household. However, you have to have a way to harness the wind.

Well that’s not quite as complicated as you might think. I’m sure you have seen the reports on TV or read on the internet, articles about alternate power sources. Some of these reports have been about the Wind Turbine or even huge Wind Farms that harvest the wind to create electricity and sell it to the power companies to hold down the cost of electricity.

Believe it are not you can actually get a wind power turbine kit for your own home, very similar to what the giant wind farms or using. However, your wind turbine will be much smaller, but it works the same way. The wind will turn the turbine, which in turn will turn a shaft to a small generator and send the electrical power to your power box. Wahla! Cheap electrical power and fully renewable.

How Can I Cut Energy Bills

Now that fall is fast approaching many of us are worried about what natural gas and electricity prices are going to do this winter.  Will we even be able to afford to heat our homes... and still eat?  It' s no laughing matter and if you're concerned and want to learn how to cut energy bills, read on.

The good news is that you really have a lot of options.  There are many things you can do that will help you keep your utility costs under control.  Some of these options are bigger and will generate more savings than the others, but using one, or all, of them can help cut your bills significantly.

Many of these things can be started today for little or no money.  So check out the list and take control of your utility costs:

1. If you can afford it, have your furnace unit checked out by a professional.  If it's in top condition it will run better and won't use as much electricity. 

If you can''t afford to have someone come in you can at least clean or replace your furnace filters.  Do this as often as recommended by the manufacturer.  This is an inexpensive way to help your furnace run more efficiently and save you money.

2. If you have the money, replace old, drafty windows.  You could be eligible for a tax credit if you do this.  If you can't afford that right now at least invest in some window kits that will help block out drafts, some insulated curtains or blinds, and some caulk.  These inexpensive fixes can go a long way to making your windows more energy efficient.

3. Add some insulation to your home.  If you can't afford that try to at least plug up areas around doors, windows, and utility openings in your walls by using expanding foam.  This foam is about $6 a can and can help make your home less drafty which will not only make it more comfortable, it will also help you cut energy bills.