6 Useful Energy-Saving Tips That Will Cut Your Next Month’s Utility Bill

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4. Unplug!

Look around before leaving your home. Is your TV unplugged? Did you turn off the lights everywhere? Sounds like a simple advice, but in all honesty – every little counts. Even when you’re staying indoors, make sure that every appliance you’re not using is unplugged. Most of us have no idea that even if appliances are on “standby” mode, they’re still drawing energy.

Make this easy on yourself and plug a few appliances into the same extension cord. It will act like a shortcut and you’ll find it easier to remember that there’s only one plug you need to take care of before leaving the house. Plus, you’ll save the time you’d spend running around the house looking for small appliances you need to unplug.

Extra tip: invest in a smart power bar. It automatically cuts power to specific outlets when they’re not in use.