| The constantly rising costs of the fossil fuels used | | | | 7) Use low energy ceiling fans to circulate the cool |
| to generate most of electricity, combined with | | | | air they will make you feel 3 or 4 degrees cooler |
| the cost of improving the distribution network and | | | | and cost less than one cent per hour to operate. |
| the development of new nuclear power plants | | | | 8) Appliances and lights, when not in use - TURN |
| means that we are going to be subjected to | | | | THEM OFF. When you leave a room and do not |
| constant increases in our electric bills over the | | | | intend to return immediately, turn off the lights. |
| next decade. We need to look at the way we | | | | 9) Take more care and limit your day to day |
| use electricity in our homes to see if you can | | | | usage - when you leave a room, even for a few |
| reduce the electricity costs. | | | | minutes try turning off the lights and appliances. |
| These 10 tips that will help you with small savings | | | | 10) Think when you replace appliances and light |
| and help you reduce your electricity costs today! | | | | bulbs - when you are shopping for to replace |
| 1) Make sure that the washing machine, tumble | | | | older appliances take special note of the energy |
| dryer and dishwasher are full every time you use | | | | ratings for each appliance, they are clearly labelled |
| them. | | | | and a good choice now will pay dividends for |
| 2) Use modern detergents that wash at lower | | | | many years. Try the lower energy bulbs they are |
| temperatures. | | | | initially cost a little more but the give a brighter |
| 3) Adjust the timer and thermostat on your | | | | light at a lower wattage and last much longer that |
| water heating system so that you have hot | | | | a conventional globe. |
| water when you need it most. | | | | At first these changes will seem petty, especially |
| 4) Encourage your family to save hot water by | | | | to the younger members of the family when |
| taking shorter showers, or running less water in | | | | they have to remember to turn off unnecessary |
| the tub. | | | | lights and appliances when not in use, but once |
| 5) Air conditioning most people find it comfortable | | | | the habit is acquired the rewards will show from |
| if the thermostat is set between 78-80 degrees | | | | day one in your lower bills. |
| Fahrenheit, every degree your set your | | | | Once you get into the energy saving habit, you |
| thermostat lower will cost you 7 to 10% on your | | | | could take a look at some alternative energy |
| cooling costs. | | | | projects that you can build and install in your |
| 6) Always keep the doors and windows closed | | | | home. Once you start to reduce your electricity |
| and replace or clean you systems air filters | | | | costs the desire to save more could become a |
| regularly. | | | | habit. |