You can use simple methods to take back control over part of your energy bill. Help yourself to save money with little or no cost. Here are a couple of very simple things you can do that have pure savings and no risk:
1)Adjust the drapes. In the summer, close them to the strong light of the day and in winter, open them to allow the sun's warmth to heat your house.
2)Carry around a few packages of the little plastic covers that are designed to child-proof electrical outlets. Plug them into any unused outlets on exterior walls. They will cut down on drafts of cold air infiltrating in the winter or expensively-cooled air shooting out in the summer.
3)Run appliances such as dishwashers and washers and dryers later in the evening when energy costs are often lower than "peak" times earlier in the day.
4)Turn off and unplug electrical items (computer, coffee maker, even your TV!) when not in use. Even when you turn off an appliance, as long as it's plugged in, it's using energy and costing you money!
5)Turn down your heat when you go to bed and simply use an extra blanket if needed.
There are many simple ways you can save money with just a few easy changes. Hope these help and I'm sure you can think of many more!
