How To Lower your Bill and Save on Electricity 
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| Turn off items at the mains that are not being used, rather than leaving them on standby. Standby often still uses a substantial amount of electricity. Tip Credibility: 10 (Best Tip!) |
| Shop around using price comparison websites for electricity providers who are cheaper than your current one. Changing provider once a year can often be profitable, as that is how long many introductory deals last. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| Limit the time that children can spend playing on games consoles and watching TV. Outside that time, encourage them to take part in external activities. That will allow money to be saved from running those appliances. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| Unplug all those wall warts (AC adapters) that aren't being used to charge or run laptops, cell phones, MP3 players, etc. They use electricity while plugged in even if the associated device is not attached to them. Only plug them in as needed. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| A growing number of homeowners are installing (expensive!) or building their own solar panel system. Even in relatively cloudy locations this works well to save or even eliminate energy bills. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Use natural light as much as possible. Open the windows and let the sunlight streams in. Maximize the use of it. Aside from the light it gives, it's also the source of natural Vitamin D. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Avoid the dramatic effect of halogen lights, instead use Fluorescent lamps. These lamps use 75% less energy than incandescent lamps and last longer too. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Buy light sensors to automatically turn on and turn off lights. Tip Credibility: 5 |
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