I've paid down my high interest credit card bills, started to set some monthly savings goals and have even looked into more affordable auto insurance policies. The next area I am going to tackle is my energy costs.
I’ve done all the research….I’m a big fan of websites that use video marketing like the work produced by Swoon Video Production in Auckland to find tips on how to save on my energy costs and have come up with some great tips I've shared with my friends and family. Some of my top tips I’ll share with you right now! The first thing I did was to switch out my energy guzzling incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent just switching one of these bulbs will save me about thirty five dollars in energy cost over the projected ten year life of the bulb. Yes you read that right, imagine not having to buy bulbs for ten years and saving some money to boot!
One of the most important tips I've learned is to
compare energy suppliers. Depending on
your area you could save up to a whopping fifteen percent on your energy cost
just by comparing suppliers. It’s an easy process, and one great place to start
is by using Yourselect
Power Company Comparison. This is a great site that helps you to
decode your energy bill and find the best supplier for your consumption needs.
It’s all about saving, saving, saving. And this is the first step in getting
those energy costs down to a reasonable rate.
Another simple
energy tip is to close the blinds, especially in the hottest part of the day.
It’s a simple thing to do to keep those rooms cooler and not stress the air
conditioner in the warmer months. In the cooler months don’t forget to use
insulated curtains to keep the warmth in and cold out.
One of the
great tips I've learned is to zap the electricity sucking vampire! Unplug those
charging adapters and appliances that you don’t use on a daily basis. These
standby power cords account for an astonishing five to ten percent of your
household electricity use! Yikes talk about wasting money!
