How to Reduce Your Energy Bill

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Using your oven is like opening a furnace in your kitchen. Instead, use a microwave, toaster oven, or slow cooker. They use a fraction of the energy. Plus, a slow cooker makes you smell like a hero when you walk in the door.

Cover your pots when boiling water. It cuts cooking time in half and keeps steam from turning your kitchen into a sauna. Your air conditioner will silently high-five you.

The ultimate “check your bill” drill

Call your energy company. I know, it’s scary. But ask if they offer a budget billing plan. They average your bills over the year, so you don’t get a heart attack in August or January. Some even give discounts for paperless billing or direct debit.

And while you’re at it, see if they offer a free energy audit. They’ll literally come to your house and point at all the leaks. That’s like having a personal trainer for your home, but the only sweat is from your heating system quitting overtime.

Look, you don’t need to rewire your life or become a monk in a yurt. Start with one tip. Unplug something. Change a bulb. Take a slightly shorter shower. Your wallet will thank you, and the planet will send you a vague but appreciative nod. Go on—you got this.