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[S112]Save Money On Electric Bill

by Steven Saliba, Ste

Tip:1 The single most effective way to save money on your electric bill is to start getting service from an ESCO. An ESCO, (Energy Savings Company) supplies retail electricity/energy for customers. A few years ago our law makers decided to bring market competition to the sale of electricity and natural gas. At one time in the past we had no choice but to buy our energy from our local utility. This is no longer the case. We can choose another provider, and in fact, we are encouraged by local energy utilities and our law makers to choose another provider so we can increase competition which would help decrease energy prices.

Ambit Energy, is by far the best ESCO that is available on the market today. Ambit Energy offers customers a 7% discount on their first 2 months and continued savings every month thereafter. Not only do you save money on your electric and gas bill with Ambit Energy, you earn free travel. When I heard about this I was like "Ok, what's the catch?" To my surprise there was no catch. Every kilowatt hour of electricity and gas therm that is used, counts as one reward point. When you get enough reward points, you can select a free vacation package. Another great thing about Ambit Energy is that there are no fees to sign up, no long term contracts and finally Ambit Energy guarantees in writing that you will save money when you sign up. I strongly recommend that you sign up on the website and start saving money and start earning reward points to be redeemed for exclusive vacations. Go to this link: http://saliba.joinambit.com. This is by far the easiest way to instantly save money on your electric bill.

Tip 2: Use fluorescent light bulbs. They not only save you money on your electric bill, but they last 10 times longer than the incandescent light bulbs. While an incandescent bulb will convert about 10% of the energy into visible light, a fluorescent bulb will convert between 30 and 40%, of the electricity that it uses into visible light.

Tip 3: Purchase energy efficient appliances that help you save money on your electric bill. I strongly recommend that you go to the Energy Star website to look at the best certified environmentally friendly appliances that can save you money. If you have a refrigerator that is over 15 years, it can account for up to 9% of your energy bill.

Tip 4: Install energy efficient windows. These windows keep climate controlled air inside for longer-which causes you to use your appliances less. This means that you will save money on your electric bill and help the environment. Finally, keep all of your windows and doors insulated. This keeps your home warmer during the winter and cooler in the summer when the air condition is running.

If you put these tips into action you can start seeing significant savings to your bill every month.

Whishing you lower electric bills,

Steven Saliba

http://saliba.joinambit.com

http://ambitenergymoney.com

apprenticeman@gmail.com

Unfortunately, this is one of the most common complaints. Kids want to do the right thing, but without an understanding of why this so important, it will not be the first thing that pops in their minds.

I live in Thailand were air conditioners are as necessary as bottled water. Here we have 360 days of hot, sticky weather and we are truly grateful to the Cooling Gods.

However, as the days get hotter, more people are demanding comfort. The CFCs from air conditioners are pollutants that destroy the ozone molecules. This thins the ozone layer allowing more ultraviolet (UV) rays to enter our atmosphere. This is what causes global warming. This extra heat creates more demand for a/c!

Now, I'm not suggesting throwing out your air conditioners or making them illegal and banning them from Earth forever?well'No, but there are a few things you and your family can do to help save the world and teach kids how to save money on electric.

o Compliment your cooling needs with ceiling fans and/or floor fans. This will distribute and help circulate the cooler air more efficiently.

o Clean the filters and coils once a month. If air is blocked from dust that gets collected, the unit can't breathe. This makes it work harder. Here's a helpful reminder: whenever the electric bill comes make that the day to clean or change your filters and spray the coils.

o The best air conditioners are those that fit your room. A unit that's too small for the area will work too hard, never feel cool enough, and will skyrocket your electric bill!

o Consider Energy-Star rated units. A 5-rating is the most energy-efficient.

o So, how to get the kids to help? Get them involved. Have them check out global warming and its effects to their planet. Make it a family project and support their ideas. Let them know they can be action heroes whenever they take small steps to create a better world.

I'm very lucky to teach high school science in Bangkok. I assigned a science project for their final grade. The students had to research and create Power Point presentations about global warming.

One day, while working in my office, two of my students came in to chat. One student reminded me that if I keep the curtains closed it will keep the sun out and then I wouldn't need to use so much air conditioning. They quickly closed the curtains, changed the a/c temperature and bowed with respect as they left. All I could do is smile.

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