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Unfortunately, this is becoming a problem for a growing number of Americans.
If youre behind on your energy bills, one solution is to lower those bills so theyre more manageable.
Here are five ways tobring energy costs down.
On average, adjusting the thermostat saved households $31 a month on their energy bills.
Preferred temperatures varied slightly between homeowners and renters, according to the survey.
According to the MEA, a plasma TV left plugged raises your costs by about $160 a year.
In addition to unplugging electronics not in use, theU.S.
Department of Energy(DOE) recommends using an advanced power strip to reduce so-called vampire loads.
Also, make use ofcurtains or shadesduring the summer so the A/C doesnt have to work as hard.
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