Reduce electric bill is actually easier than you might think. Do you walk out of a room without turning off the lights? We all do it. Eliminating this one habit can save you 10-15% on your bill each month.
Look around your home. Do you have appliances plugged in that are not being used? This is another way in which many of us waste energy while our monthly bill increases. If you are not using that toaster, unplug it and put it away. This can save you 5-10% monthly on your bill.
How often do you wash clothes? Do you wait to wash until you have a full load? Washing less than a full load uses a lot of electricity. You might try setting one day out of the week to do laundry. Of course this may have to be modified if needed.
Another way to reduce electric bill is to consider different types of energy. If it's nice outside, consider hanging a clothes line to dry your clothes. When I lived in Chile we had a maid who would wash our clothes for us. I was not prepared to walk home one day and see my underwear on the clothes line!
If there is a breeze outside, turn off your air conditioner. Open your windows and allow some fresh air to circulate throughout your home. If you have ceiling fans, turn those on. This is another inexpensive way to cool down your house without using the high cost of air conditioning.
