Many people tend to overuse their pool pump. A typical 2hp pool pump uses 2000+ watts ! At 8 hours a day, that would be 477kW Hours, or roughly $50 at national average rates.
See the chart below for an estimate of how many kWh per month typical pool pumps will use, based on how many hours a day you run the pump:
Start saving money now with this tip. I found that there were a few specific lights, like the outdoor spotlights by the garage, that would get left on by accident all the time.
There are cheap photo sensors that you can screw in the socket that at least keep them off during the day if they are accidentally left on.
Or, even better, replace the wall switch with a timer like the kind you see on hot tubs in public areas like hotels.
Don't put appliances that generate heat, like lamps and TV sets, under your wall-mounted cooling thermostat. The heat rising from them can cause the thermostat to read a temperature that's higher than the actual room temperature and lead to overcooling the whole house...Read the rest...
Air conditioning is the single biggest driver of high electric bills in warmer areas. A 2.5 ton unit uses 3500 watt hours for one hour of use. Compare that to 75 for a television, or 350 for a refrigerator with the door open.Read the rest...
Many homes have developed leaks in the ductwork, causing your heated or cooled air to blow into the attic. Duct leakage can be as high as 25 percent, without any obvious signs. Ducts either come loose and separate at connection points, or they can develop holes and leaks in the seam areas. Read the rest...
First, if you need a new appliance, try to purchase during the month of May. Retail stores tend to discount appliances for Mother's day and Memorial day. Also, many states offer a "tax holiday" during this time.
Don't forget to negotiate. These big ticket items are sold on commission, and the salespeople have the ability to make you a deal. Leverage price matching offers where the store will meet or beat advertised specials from their competitors.Read the rest...
If you have an electric water heater, the U.S Department of Energy estimates that you can save 5-12 percent of your energy costs by installing a timer that turns it off when you aren't using hot water. At night, or while you're at work, and during your utility's peak demand times, you don't really need it running...Read the rest...
Many homes have developed leaks in the ductwork, causing your heated or cooled air to blow into the attic. Duct leakage can be as high as 25 percent, without any obvious signs. Ducts either come loose and separate at connection points, or they can develop holes and leaks in the seam areas. 
