We got our Power Bill in the mail yesterday and we got our first BIG excess of Solar Energy Yes!! No Power Bill The Power company owes us money/power! (here they just give a credit for a future bill) SWEET!... Continue reading →

*Sigh* I was just looking at my stove top thinking I should do this. Keep oven and burners clean. A clean oven uses energy more efficiently. Also, use pots and pan that fit the burners. Pans that fit a burner... Continue reading →

Our building permits have been approved for our Solar Panels! So we are just waiting for installation now. YAY! We are getting really close now!! Set your Water Heater Thermostat at the lowest temperature that provides you with sufficient hot... Continue reading →

This is a GREAT tip, because it not only saved energy, it saves time! It doesn’t take as much energy to reheat food as it does to cook it. So cook double portions when using your oven and refrigerate or... Continue reading →

I like this tip because I like the idea of putting it off until my husband gets home from work! Postpone laundry and dishwashing until nighttime to avoid generating extra heat in your home. Electricity costs are often less in... Continue reading →

I actually did not know the first part of this tip! I hadn’t really thought about it I guess 😛 Reduce the heat when cooking. Begin cooking on a higher heat setting until the liquid begins to boil. Then lower... Continue reading →

So this tip is good for saving energy, but also for making sure when you cook or bake, what you are making will turn out perfectly! Check your oven temperature. Test the oven temperature to be sure that the settings... Continue reading →

In researching energy tips, I saw these two tips on the same page and it cracked me up. So I just HAD to share them in the same tip/post! Use Natural lighting. Open the curtains and shades during the day... Continue reading →

This is one you hear alot, but it is a good one, and if you haven’t done it yet, I highly; recommend it!Install a Programmable Thermostat! They are not that expensive and they will save you so much in both... Continue reading →

This is one I do all the time (and JUST did!) – Wash only FULL loads in your Dishwasher. I think when you have 4 kids this is an easy one! Use short cycles for all but the dirties Dishes.... Continue reading →