Energy Hikes 101

Ok...so in my area energy caps have been removed and by summertime, we could be faced with up to 75% hikes in energy bills. One word...OUCH...and another two...freakin unfair! According to maryland Governor, Bob Ehrlich, hikes may not get as that drastic. Honestly, I don't believe anything Bob Ehrlich says cause he thinks slot machines are the answer to Maryland's budget defict...um...whatever.

So here, the BB will share ideas that she has been working on to save energe (warning this isn't funny, it's serious...cause this is a serious problem if this does happen and we should all share ideas on how to keep money in our pockets...don't worry I'll get funny again...someday)

1. Replace all your lightbulbs with florecent (BB can't spell) bulbs. It can reduce your energy bill up to $150...right away.
2. Turn things off when you aren't using them (computer, radio, TV, DVD player, yada, it adds up).
3. As Roger on American Dad would say "DIMMER SWITCH". Add dimmer switches in rooms to help control how much light you use.
4. Have fish? Consider only turning their light on at night...that's what we do now. We use natural light for them.
5. Get used to the dark...haha...I had to add that one in.
6. Put lights on a timer so you know when you'll need them...does this makes sense? (helps kill the temptation to turn lights on early when you really don't need it).
7. Use candles (unless you have cats, then don't...90% chance they'll knock them down).
8. Get a thermostat you can program for times of day so the air isn't always on and you don't have to always manually turn it on and off...but if the bill is still bad...just turn it off and live like Madonna...no air conditioning...
9. Think battery operated...ooo...that gives me dirty thoughts.
10. Get an electric stove? Start grillilng...all year long...haha...I'm such a smart ass...

Wow, that's all I can come up with...any other ideas I'm up to...until then, anyone in my area...good luck this summer...