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 →