You think you are doing everything right. You turn off the lights when you leave the room. You only wash and dry full loads of clothes. You don’t heat up the oven for one potato. So, what’s going wrong?

You try to conserve and not be wasteful, yet your bill is still climbing steadily up, up, and away. The problem is not that you are doing anything wrong, but that you are not doing enough. There are a few lesser-known tips to reducing your power bill. Let’s take a look:

Talk to the Power Company

First and foremost, call the power company. It may seem strange at first but the power company really does want you to conserve and save costs on your bill. So, give them a call or stop by their office and have a chat. Ask them what they suggest. From free energy inspections to specially funded programs, the power company will help you lay out a plan.
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