TELL US: What Are Your Best Tips for Saving Electricity? Hey
neighbors: It's always a good time to save energy. We've got
five easy things you can do to conserve and save money on your
electric bill, but we need your ideas too. Please share your
best tips in the comments. Allyson Schmutter, spokesperson for
the national nonprofit Alliance to Save Energy, offers these
five tips for saving energy and money: 1. Unplug All Those
Devices: Believe it or not, many devices still consume energy
even when turned off. The typical culprits are televisions and
cable boxes, or anything that stays lit with an LED or standby
light even when turned off. Schmuttersays those devices can suck
a month’s worth of electricity from your home each year. 2.
Change Your Bulbs: If you haven't already switched your
incandescent bulbs out for more energy-efficient options, now's
the time to do it. You'll save 75 percent by switching to CFL
bulbs. Not sold on CFLs? Take a look at this light bulb
checklist for more ideas. Looking for a near