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10 Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bill!

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Real Estate Agent with A 2 Z Realty LLC

10 Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bill!

According to Bank rate dot com! Although the green movement has been trumpeting the importance of energy conservation for years, it popped up on Americans' radar screens in a major way after oil-price spikes in 2008 caused utility companies to add fuel surcharges to customers' bills!

Add to that droughts and water shortages in many regions of the country that forced strict water use restrictions, and homeowners have plenty of incentive to save money on their utility bills any way they can! Here are 10 large and small changes you can make to help your home be more energy efficient and cut utility bills for years to come:

1. Paint Your Roof White!

2. Install an Irrigation Meter!

3. Do a Nightly Energy Sweep!

4. Set Your Water Heater at 120 Degrees!

5. Use Reusable AC and Furnace Filters!

6. Upgrade Your Appliances!

7. Don't Let Cash Slip through the Cracks!

8. Do Your Meter and Utility Bill Match Up!

9. Buy Energy-Star Certified Products

10. Buy a Programmable Thermostat

This is just FYI only,

Thanks.

Comments (8)

Ken's Home Team LLC. | 360.609.0226 | Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA Real Estate Team
Ken's Home Team LLC. - Vancouver, WA
- SOLD IS OUR FAVORITE 4 LETTER WORD -

Good Job, I would also suggest to put on your list, have your local utility company come to your home and check your home. with the New EPA regualtions that are on the way, we need to make sure things are tightend up!!

Oct 02, 2010 08:32 AM
Tni LeBlanc, RealtorĀ®, J.D.
Mint Properties, Lic. #01871795 - Santa Maria, CA
Tenacious Tni (805) 878-9879

Great information although I got a little chill reading it.  LOL.  It is important that we all do our part though.

Oct 02, 2010 08:56 AM
Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Good ideas, and yes, my utility company will do a complimentary energy audit which I plan to take advantage of.

Oct 02, 2010 09:56 AM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
QSC,CDPE,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,GRI,MRE,SFR

Hello Ken,

I do agree with your comments!

Adam

Oct 03, 2010 08:09 AM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
QSC,CDPE,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,GRI,MRE,SFR

Hello Tni,

That's very true! Thanks for your comments!

Adam

Oct 03, 2010 08:12 AM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
QSC,CDPE,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,GRI,MRE,SFR

Hello Carol,

That's very true! Every consumer should take advantage of it!

Thanks for your comments!

Adam

Oct 03, 2010 08:14 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Adam ~ what is a "nightly energy sweep'?  I understand all the other stuff.

Oct 03, 2010 12:33 PM
Adam Malachi
A 2 Z Realty LLC - Castle Rock, CO
QSC,CDPE,CIPS,CNE,CRB,CRS,GRI,MRE,SFR

Hello Dawn,

Yes its', but is necessary to save on you utility bills!

Thanks for your comments!

Adam

Oct 04, 2010 11:31 AM