2007-06-30 13:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by Gerry M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
insulation, double-paned glass, energy star appliances, stay off the computer and pedal a bicycle generator.
-MM
2007-06-30 13:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out if your power company has something called Budget Billing or Flat Rate Billing. They take the average of your power consumption over the last 12 months and that amount will be what your monthly bill is for the NEXT 12 months. I have Flat Billing through the power company and every month, I know what my bill will be. At the end of the 12 months, they average again and make adjustments.
2007-06-30 22:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no other way.
I guess you could get a windmill and pump energy back into the grid. You'd technically not be cutting consumption, but rather making your own energy. Then the utility companies would have to pay YOU for any excess electricity you make, plus your bill would be zero.
But this is expensive investment, and probably against the law unless you live in the country, away from whining neighbors.
2007-06-30 20:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by PH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a variety of co-generation options like solar, wind, and in some cases even hydroelectric if you have a running stream. All of this is subject to local conditions and will require a capital investment. In some cases there are tax credits to off set part of the capital expenditure. Another way might be to use your appliances during non-peak periods. A limited number of utility providers are staggering the costs across the day to encourage home owners to run their dishwashers, laundry appliances, and other big energy draws during non-peak hours. With all of this you should start with your local power company.
2007-06-30 20:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by artwhiterealtor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-low power lightbulbs
-change your windows to reflective and double pane
-adding insulation between your outer walls and attic floor
-set your AC to around 78 deg during the day while you are at work and to about 73 while you are at home.......open the windows at night if it is cool and use natures air conditioning
-Set your heating season heat to 60 deg during the day and no more than 70 while at home and maybe 65 at night
-Add motion light switches to rooms/areas that are not living areas like the bathroom and basement...set the timer to no more than 30 minutes
2007-06-30 23:36:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋