Energy Usage Improvements

Turn everything off and go outside.

My roommates have a $200 bill to suffer every month because they don't go outside.

>>1228717
In the summer the biggest power drain by far is the AC. Set it to 80, wear lighter clothing and use a small fan to circulate air instead of keeping it at 72 or even colder. Close the shades to prevent light from coming through the southern facing windows.

Set your appliances to power saving mode. i.e. don't keep your fridge on the coldest setting. if you have an electrc water heater double check its temperature setting.

and be energy smart. dont leave your shit turned on. turn off your computers when not in use, dont leave the tv on, and shut off lights when not in use.

>>1228717

Highest power draws in summer are:

-central A/C
-clothes dryer
-stove/oven

assuming those last two are electric.

So basically, don't use those as often. Turning the A/C a few degrees hotter can reduce consumption by a huge amount, and using a fan almost makes up the difference in feel. Dry clothes to the point of being kind-of-dry-but-a-little-damp and hang them up. Cook food in bulk 1-2 times/week and then just microwave it or eat it cold.

Also if your area allows it look into alternate energy providers. Where I live you can choose the energy "retailer" (who generates the electricity) although the energy "delivery" (who maintains the grid) is set as one company. I lowered my electric bill by about 30% by switching to a different retailer.

If you are on a variable rate plan. Wash clothes at night. Instead of peak hours

>>1228717
Led lighting and let tyrone fuck your wife or boipucci

>>1228717
If house is yours. Replace the old ass AC unit. And always go like 20% bigger then what you need. It actually saves power. Also maybe get a window unit and only run it in the bedrooms. (higher BTU window units however don't save power)