Jun 27, 2008 15:49
Unplug your printer.
Unplug your power strips and wall warts when not in use.
If you go away for a few days, unplug things.
I've been doing this for the past few months and it has made a sizable difference. My last month's energy use, compared with last year's bill at the same time, was reduced 29%. Even though prices have gone up since then (at least 10%), my bill has decreased greatly. Even when I only unplugged the printer (which I use rarely), my monthly bill dropped about $5 or $6 bucks.
Oh, and its good for the environment too.