It is the festive season and we know this is when the pepper lights go up and stay on all night long. This practice oftentimes see our electricity bill for January at an all time high and we bemoan the fact that we have no money to pay the bills. This Christmas, let us try and keep our light bill at its current figure, or possibly, get it lower.
There are several measures we can take to stabilize our electricity bill:
1. Firstly, if we have incandescent bulbs, we can change them out and use fluorescent bulbs and enjoy reductions in heat production, energy use and electric bills.
2. If you have a thermostat at home, keep it at 78 degree fahrenheit or higher. Programmable thermostats allow you to program the systems to reduce output when they are not needed (i.e. when no one is at home or in the room).
3. Turning off electronics when they are not in use is another overlooked way we can cut back on our electric expense. Computers, TVs and radios use energy all the time when they are switched on. Turn off the lights and electronic equipment and teach your children to do so too.
4. Pepper lights are not necessary all night long. They can be plugged out midway through the night or as soon as morning lights up. This will go a long way in reducing January's bill.
As we enjoy the season with our loved ones and friends, let us keep in mind that we must always try to live green. Enjoy the season and God bless!
