Weather Matters

Each week, I do a segment on the morning show called Weather Matters. It's a time to talk about something weather related...from El Nino to becoming more energy efficient. This week, I followed up on last week's segment, and talked about ways to lower your electric bill. If you missed it, here you go....enjoy!
First, one of the most common and easiest ways to save money is to change your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs. CFL's as they're known use 75% less energy and last 6 to 10 times longer. If you replace five of your most frequently used light bulbs, you can save more than $65 a year.
Sticking with lights, remember to always turn off lights when leaving a room. Just turning off one 60-watt bulb, that would otherwise burn eight hours a day, can save about $15 a year.
Also, remember to unplug any battery chargers when not in use, and yes that includes your cell phone charger! You may be surprised, like I was, that chargers actually use electricity even if your not charging anything.
Take showers not baths. A ten minute shower can use less water than a full bath. And change your showerhead. A new showerhead can save up to $145 each year on electricity.
Doing these simple steps can save you hundreds of dollars each year on your electricity bill.
Stay tuned to next week's Weather Matters! By the way, if you have any questions or ideas you want me to answer/discuss, let me know!