All of us want to save money. And we all want to save the environment. We all know people who are too afraid of change, or too set in their ways to make this changes. So, perhaps, by way of example, you wish to cut down on your electrical usage . A lot of people want that. The fact is, when you know how, that's not really hard. If you wish to cut down on your electricity , this article will help show you exactly how. To discover ways to use less energy in 4 simple tips, just read on...

To follow my first tip, you'll have to take is unplugging your appliances and electronics when not in use. You should do this because even your cell phone charger not hooked up will use 5w. Sure only 5 watts isn't enough for me to shake a stick at, but built up between that, your TV, DVR, DVD player, BluRay player, cable box, game systems, desktop computers and laptops 5-10watts a piece can certainly add up. In this initial step, avoid underestimating your gadgets. A laptop computer left running all month (who hasn't done this?) will use around $12 of electricity over the course of only a month. A desktop computer will use closer to $20. Not only will turning them off save you electricity, but also increase the lifespan of your electronics.

The second tip I have is turning your dishwasher's power dry feature off. You will want to avoid ever using a powered dry cycle. Sure it will save you having to dry dishes yourself, but at the cost of almost 50 cents per load. If your family is like my family, that is $15 a month .

My third tip would be getting a programmable thermostat (preferably energy start, but all will do the trick). Set your home warmer when you know you will be out, this will save you tons of both money and electricity. Set it to cool down your home about 30 minutes before you arrive, and cut off right when you leave.

The fourth and last tip is to take slightly cooler baths and showers. This is important if you have an electric hot water heater. What is important for one to avoid is taking prolonged showers or baths in hot water. Just like your AC, just a small change in temperature can save you big.

Follow each of these tips carefully, for the reasons pointed out above, and you may then enjoy the hundreds you will save over the coming year!