Re: Unplugging things- how much does it really save?
I have to disagree completely. I, too, didn't think ordinarily things like lamps and such would have much mpact on my electric bill, but consider this: In CT, electric rates increased at the start of the year by about 22%. Huge outcry, but they didn it anyway.
So all month long, i made a conscious effort to turn off lights after leaving a room, and thta sort of thing. Living alone, i really like having more light on in the evenings in various rooms that i may be moving in and out of, but this time i really tried to be careful not to do that. The results? My electric bill for January was $73, about the same as it's always been!
It DOES make a difference. And that bill was at that level even despite using a space heater in the bedroom.
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