21 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save Money on Utility Bills

Are you looking for ways to save money on utility bills, electricity or energy? Do you have teenagers who think you get special discounts with the energy company? If you are a parent who is tired of saying, please turn off the lights when not in use' then I have great news for you. There are clever ways to circumvent the bad habits of these teenagers who just believe that money grows on trees. Yes, you have put up signs all throughout the house to remind them about the cost of running a house. Their teachers gave them an entire term on energy saving, climate change and water conservation. However, leaving the lights on and the mobile phone charger plugged in just seems to be a habit that is difficult to break. In this post, you will learn of easy ways to help you and your children to save on energy cost without losing your mind. Why Save on Electric Bills All over the world, you will notice that there are several issues when it comes to producing energy for larger countries. Recently I was looking at a video which featured how the people in Singapore recycle their rubbish without pollution. They don't even export the rubbish to another country either. It was so impressive that I was trying to understand why many more countries are not adopting these best practices. Even though you may not have any interest in climate change the fact that you can save money on utility bills should be of interest to you. According to Electric Choice, the average household in the US spends 2-3% of their annual income on electricity. This is for electricity alone and does not include other utilities like rubbish, water, gas and cable TV. I was surprised to learn that the state with the highest spend was Hawaii which spends 4.5% of their annual salary. In real terms, this works out at $2,856.00 a year on electric bills. I suppose this relates to airconditioning. If you are even slightly interested in saving $2,856.00 every year then keep reading. How to Save Money on Utility Bills Let's look at some really simple ways that you can help your teenagers to get excited about saving energy. I must warn you that these do require a change in habits so remember to be patient but persistent. 1. Use Energy Saving Bulbs Four years ago when I moved into the home where I currently live I made it a priority to ensure that every usable light was energy saving. You're probably thinking, Alvern energy-saving bulbs are expensive but you need to trust me. If I told you that I haven't changed the majority of bulbs in 4 years would you believe me? The electric company even raised their rates and I just ignored them. Not only do you save money on electric bills but you also save on the cost of buying bulbs regularly as well as the cost of going to the shops. 2. Switch to Lamps When I moved into this house the living room and kitchen have light fixtures that don't have energy-saving bulbs. The trick, in this case, is to switch over to lamps everywhere. IKEA had floor lamps for $14.00 each and I purchased 6 of them.