lo asked:


My energy bill for the last two months was way higher than I’d expected. Me and my roommate are really good about turning off lights, closing laptops when they’re not in use, and when we’re both gone on vacation we turn down the heat and even unplug the TV and other things. Why is my bill still so high??
We have a two bedroom apartment, it’s pretty big, and we have a lot of floor to ceiling windows. I keep the curtains shut when it’s cold or night time so heat doesn’t escape too much. We also have a washer and dryer that we use probably 10 times a month, maybe more. Our heat is electric.

Do water heaters use much energy? (Ours is very small, if we both shower in the morning one of us has a cold shower). The lamp in the living room is one of those 5 60Watt bulb lamps. Do halogen lamps use less or more energy?

How can I save money on our energy bill?
Keep in mind we are poor college students, low energy light bulbs are kind of expensive. (is it worth it?)

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cap3382 asked:


The electric company says I can save money by using energy-intense appliances by runing them in the morning or late at night. Is this true? Wouldn’t the same rate be applied, based on consumption, no matter what time of day?… Help me understand…. Thanks in advance.

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TheTribb asked:


Tax exemptions to homes designed to save and create energy shoul be a national debate.

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shonna d asked:


I’m trying to save energy and money, so can someone give me some good tips and pointers on saving these 2 things i need to know if leaving lights on or cutting them off will save energy just good tips please help me someone.

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Peace asked:


Does it save energy by having them dimmed? Or does it use the same amount of energy if they were just turned all the way on?

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Puga asked:


I will be moving in to my own apartment during the first week of the year. I am 20 years old and have a five month old puppy. I play video games, watch TV and use the computer often. In an apartment, what can I do to keep my energy bill down? I have a PC as well as a laptop, but I use the PC far more frequently. Would it be better to turn the desktop off completely when I am not using it? Or just have it enter some sort of energy saving mode? Will running several game consoles be a drain on my energy? HELP!

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Mandy S asked:


We moved from apartment to a duplex and with the move came a larger energy bill. What are some tips to reduce save energy besides common sense like turning lights etc off when not needed? thanks

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digitaldog88 asked:


With winter coming up soon, here in the midwest, I am going to ask the question: Does Setting Back the Thermostat in the Winter Really Save Energy?

According to the DOE and EnergyStar, it does. But I, and others, disagree to a point. That point being, “doesn’t it take MORE energy to REWARM the house back to the COMFORT TEMP when you’re home?” So in other words, does it take more energy to bring the temperature from 62 to 68, for example, rather than maintaining the temperature at 68 the entire time when the house is vacant?

I need solid proof energy is saved with the EnergyStar compliant thermostats, not just what the websites say. If anyone has any experience or tests, I would like to hear what they have to say. Thanks!
Good answers so far. But my question, originally, is in reference to the SET-BACK type thermostats that automatically reduce the temperature when away, and bring it back up when you come home. In the summer, yes, it is best to SET AND LEAVE the temperature at one setting, but should I (or we) do the same for the winter? Does the SET BACK method REALLY work?

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calla_flower asked:


i have heard different sides to this question. I have heard that you will save money if you lower the thermostat in your home during the day while you are at work, but i have also heard that it doesn’t save money because you use more energy trying to raise your home’s temperature, and you are better off keeping your thermostat at a consistant temp. for refrence in our situation, i was going to lower the theromstat to about 62 during the day and raise it to 68 when we get back home.

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johnjacob01 asked:


I’ve heard that it works by cycling cold air from the basement into the house therby keeping the Air Conditioner off. Is this true? Or does running the fan constently burn more energy than it saves?

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