Reducing My Utilities Bills

Real Savings over the 2007

I compared my last year's usage and costs to this year's (Jan 2007-Sept 2007 vs Jan 2008-Sept 2008)

A savings of $724.20 and 1957 KWHs. 15% reduction is usage 24% reduction in cost. In 2008 total costs have been less then $200.

Finished my light switch occupancy sensor project I have one more switch and one remote sensor left but, I am not sure where I am going to put it yet. Now approximately 2/3s of my lights are auto shutoff.

I am not sure what else I can do with the lights to help.

Aaron

More occupancy sensor switches 14 installed 4 more to go

For the 1st time ever I did not have to turn off the lights anywhere in the house (except the family room) when heading up to bed.

After the light switches I am not sure what is next after that I can do that will impact non-summer months. On the AC front has anyone tried an AC mister and does it really work.

Also, last week I lowered the hot water tempature by a few degrees. Last month we continued to make inprovements.

Month	This Year	Therms	Daily Average	Last Year	Therms	Daily Average
	Days			Days
Oct	28	17	0.61	29	21	0.72
Sep	30	17	0.57	30	21	0.70
Aug	29	16	0.55	28	21	0.75

I was 4 therms above the baseline. I hope to be below next month. That will save me a few dollars a month at no cost. It has no impact on the wife, kids and I.

I hope the switches will do the same for the electric bill.

Aaron

More progress... more to go.

More progress on all fronts...

I put in the remaining occupancy sensor switches, 10 in total. I ordered more and told my family if they don't turn off lights they will ALL auto shut off.

2 Years ago: 91.93 Last year: 68.67 This year: 61.00

I also cut my Natural Gas bill down to approximately 0.5 therms per day. If I go a bit lower we will be at the lowest rate. Already less the $25 per month.

I still want to cut the electric in half only time will tell.

Aaron