How to reduce your electricity bill

Install Dimmer Switches - Then, only use as much light as you need.

Keep Your Fridge and Freezer FullFood acts as insulation, and lessens the amount of time that the fridge has to run to stay cool.

Install Ceiling FansKeep the air circulating in your home, and your air conditioner won't have to work as hard.

Line Dry Your Laundry Set up a clothesline in your back yard, and let Mother Nature dry your laundry. If this isn't an option, consider hanging clothes on a drying rack or on the shower rod.

Eliminate Phantom Loads A surprising 75% of the energy used by home electronics is consumed when they're turned off. These "phantom" users include: televisions, VCRs, stereos, computers and many kitchen appliances--basically anything that holds a time or other settings. A simple solution? Plug all of these items into power strips, and then get in the habit of turning off the strips between uses.

Install an Attic FanIt'll pull cool air into your home, and help to remove the hot air.
Shield Your Home From the Sun Cut down on your air conditioning use by closing curtains and blinds on the sunny side of your home. For even more savings, consider installing tinted window film.

Schedule Yearly AC MaintenanceIncrease the efficiency of your air conditioning system by having it inspected and cleaned once a year. Added bonus: cleaner air in your home.

Change Your Filters RegularlyKeep your HVAC system running at peak efficiency by change the filter every 30 days.