outside their houses I mean what about their electrical bills, aren’t they going to rise if you have that many Christmas lights on?
It would be very miserable if everyone stopped putting up Christmas lights because of the electricity prices! "Tis the season to be jolly"… and all that =)
You get charged by the kilowatt so it doesn’t matter when you use it.
. Cool your home at 78° or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on "auto." For additional savings, raise your thermostat to 82° or warmer when you’re away from home. 6. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes before putting in dishwasher. It can save up to $70 a year.
2. Heat your home at 68° or cooler with the thermostat fan switch on "auto." To save even more, lower your thermostat to 65° or cooler at bedtime or when you’re away from home. 7. Limit the time you run your pool pump:
Summer – run it no more than six hours a day
Winter – no more than four hours a day
3. Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature automatically and maximize your energy savings. It also helps to maintain a comfortable temperature when you wake up or return home. 8. Adjust the water level on your washing machine to match the load size, especially when using hot water. Always use a cold rinse.
4. Clean or replace your air conditioner’s filter every month to trim your cooling costs and help your unit run more efficiently. 9. Clean the lint filter in your dryer before every load to dry your clothes faster and save money.
5. Turn off your ceiling fan when you leave the room. A fan that runs constantly can cost up to $7 a month depending on size and age. 10. Use the auto sensor function on your dryer, if you have one, to conserve energy by
It depends on where you live because:
1) Electricity rates vary dramatically across the continental US. Costs per kWH may be as low as 2 cents (Central Washington State) or has high as14 cents (New York City).
2) If your climate is moderate, an electric heat pump may be the lowest cost option as the primary source for heating and cooling.
Your local utility company or heating and air conditioning specialist should have information that will help you decide what is the best option to heat and cool your house.
-jtd
