Actual Accounts of Saving on Electric Bill by Reducing Energy Vampires
By reducing the number of energy vampires in your house you can save quite a bit of money each month. Below are several real life examples.
Deb in Central Florida -- Saved $56 in 4 months
The key was unplugging electric appliances in unused rooms. Clock radios, portable phones, and a TV. More savings were realized the third month when she turned off the TV, DVD, Satellite System when not in use. The electric power strip was very easy to turn off with one button. Also by unplugging the coffee machine and toaster have brought in additional small savings.
Leigh in Arizona - Saved $114 in 4 Months
Leigh made a very proactive choice to reduce her electricity bill. She thoroughly went through her home and unplugged TVs, clock radios not needed, her washer and dryer, items in the garage such as chargers, and the DVD player. Her biggest saving came when she turned off an almost empty refrigerator in the garage.
Leigh did not buy anything nor did it cost her any money. It just took time to go around and turn off or unplug appliances. That time invested has saved her $114 in four months.
Below is a copy of the reduction she saw in 4 months.
| APS Account #: Account History: 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2009 |
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| 04/09/2009 | Billing 03/10/2009-04/07/2009 : | $46.97 | $46.97 |
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| 03/11/2009 | Billing 02/06/2009-03/10/2009 : | $69.64 | $69.64 |
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| 02/10/2009 | Billing 01/07/2009-02/06/2009 : | $84.85 | $84.85 |
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| 01/12/2009 | Billing 12/05/2008-01/07/2009 : | $105.16 | $105.16 |