Well let’s start withe the new CFL energy saving light bulbs. Now you can buy those at any Walmart or hardware store. They even have them in some grocery stores. That is a very good clue that they work. But you still have to weigh the cost. I would not go out and buy all new light bulbs and throw the old ones away. You are better off to keep some on hand and replace the old ones

as they go bad.

Water saving shower heads are really a good example energy saving devices that work. Surely if you use less hot water, you won’t pay as much for energy to heat it. Another no-brainer.

Tankless hot water heaters. Yes they do save money. But they are expensive to install. This is another case where you would have to weigh the cost against the savings. If it takes you 10 years to save enough money to pay for it, you may want to look down other avenues.

Some energy devices are just plain scams. Seems like there are always people looking to take advantage of people. I am not sure that I would want to be the one to “test” new energy saving devices! And you know what they say. “If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is”!

So if you are looking at energy saving devices, just make sure that you do your homework, before you lay out your hard earned cash!

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First are your light bulbs. When they need replacing, use the new energy efficient CFL bulbs. They seem expensive at first, but if you look at the big picture, they are a bargain. They do not use as much energy and they last much longer. The added benefit is that you will not be changing bulbs as often.

We talked about turning the temperature down on your hot water heater. But for a little cost you should wrap the pipes and put a jacket on your water heater. Both can be picked up at your local hardware store and can be installed by yourself. It is not hard to do.

Another low cost item that is easily installed is a low flow head for your faucets. This will reduce the amount of hot water that you use.

Motion detectors on your outside lights could save money. Some people turn their outside lights on and forget about them. I have seen outside lights on in my neighborhood all during the day. If you do this, motion activated lights could save you money. Some are easily screwed in just before the bulb, and others require an electrician to install.

When doing the math on this option, don’t forget that motion activated lights are also a help with safety and security.

So there are a few tips to save some money on that next energy bill. It will only take a little time and cash to implement them!

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