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Lower Your Electric Bill

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Electric bill got you down? Fight back with these energy-saving ideas.

Insulate Your Hot Water Heater

Purchase an insulating jacket for your hot water heater to prevent heat loss.

Ensure Your Home is Properly Insulated

The U.S. Department of Energy has an online tool that can help you determine if you have enough insulation based on the region that you live in.

Install Weatherstripping

Check around your windows and doors for any gaps. Then, purchase and install weatherstripping to fill them in.

Use Insulating Paint

Go high tech, and paint your home (inside and out) with insulated paint. You can now purchase a ceramic additive that turns ordinary paint into insulated paint.

**Statistics based on U.S. Department of Energy findings**

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