Energy Conservation Tips

Savings: $5-$20/Mo

Many may not realize but leaving appliances plugged in uses electricity whether they are on or not, otherwise known as "leaking power". The power consumed varies depending on the device, a TV may only sip the energy out of your house but leaving your laptop plugged in could yield much higher numbers. When you think about it, you probably don't realize all of the things you have drawing power on a constant basis and this can add up. By taking a couple of extra steps per day, you can eliminate most of this wasted power. Take a look at this list of electronics in common households that you probably leave plugged in without giving it a second thought.

Laptop
TV
Cell Phone Charger
Desktop
Microwave
Oven
Ipod Charger
DVD/Bluray/VCR players (you dont really still have a VCR do you?)

Don't pay for cable!

Savings: $50-200 a month

One major recurring bill that most families have is cable TV. This can range from $50-$200 a month depending on how many HD and movie channels you have in your package. Having lived in Germany for 3 years, I learned alternate methods to cable since all the local channels were in German, and better yet they are all free. Here is my list of how to get all the same TV shows and movies you used to watch on TV but:
A) With minimal or NO Commercials.
B) On Demand.
C) High Definition.
D) FREE.