Save energy and money
It's no big surprise that energy costs money, but some people greet their bills each month with shock when they see how much their consumption is costing them. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the average family spends approximately $1,600 per year on utility bills alone. Anything you can do to conserve energy puts some of that money back in your pocket.
Let's take a look at 10 painless ways to reduce consumption and cut your expenses.
By Lisa Smith | Investopedia
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Sun 1 Jul, 2012 6:30 PM IST
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