Open some windows
Did you know that cooling and heating of your home accounts for an average of 47% of your electricity bill? Save some money (and get a healthy dose of fresh air) by opening your windows whenever the house gets too hot.
Kill Those "Energy Vampires"
Some appliances use energy even when they're switched off! Things like TVs, top boxes, and central air conditioners can use a lot of energy when they're constantly running in the background, so be sure to unplug anything you don't plan to use for a while.
Lose The Antiques
New devices are much more efficient than older ones. A DVD player uses half the amount of electricity as a VCR, for instance. So whether it's your "dry-o-matic 4000" blow-dryer, the old family electric chair, it's probably time to upgrade.
Little House on the Prairie
Kids will love this one! Instead of using those energy-guzzling washing machines, try washing your clothes by hand, just like they used to in the old days. All you need is a washboard and a river. If the tag says dry clean only, keep the washboard, but make sure you use a dry river.
Who needs a flashlight?
Instead of turning on your lights at home, just install carpet in every room, wear fuzzy socks constantly, and hold a lightbulb in your hand. The static should generate enough light to see... probably.
Shocking turn of events
Instead of plugging in your phone to charge, just climb to the top of a tree and hold it above your head during a thunderstorm. We know what you're thinking – "how am I going to synchronize my need to recharge with random thunderstorm schedules?" Quit being so negative and check the weather app.
Dam it!
Get the family together for the weekend and build a hydroelectric dam. It's easy and fun. Don't ask us how--We're just the idea guys. Google it or something.
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Unlike many of the methods we mentioned before, with Energy Ogre you don't have to do a thing to save big money on your electricity bill. And there's no risk of accidental electrocution via lightning bolt, either.
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