tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676127682369986291.post1264769512513438374..comments2023-10-25T10:47:55.716-04:00Comments on All Natural Katie: Challenge Check In: Reducing My Electricity Usage [#CTWW]Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10666540690729586962noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676127682369986291.post-4976439533147871182011-12-14T08:33:10.412-05:002011-12-14T08:33:10.412-05:00Tubbytelly - I think at some point, we're goin...Tubbytelly - I think at some point, we're going to be stuck at the same level, especially if we don't take drastic measures like turning the cable box/TV combination every day and sticking with it. It's almost like a lifestyle change, lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666540690729586962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676127682369986291.post-21953503909583406402011-12-10T21:44:24.946-05:002011-12-10T21:44:24.946-05:00I have tried to institute measures to reduce elect...I have tried to institute measures to reduce electricity usage in our house, but we somehow seem to be stuck at the same level.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16255905725147062880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676127682369986291.post-65653205800875436852011-12-07T13:05:54.828-05:002011-12-07T13:05:54.828-05:00Bonnie - great advice about the small appliances. ...Bonnie - great advice about the small appliances. People always forget those, especially ones that are hard to reach (my microwave is not accessible). <br /><br />Getting everyone in board is the big hurdle! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666540690729586962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676127682369986291.post-390396774571336582011-12-07T09:17:13.799-05:002011-12-07T09:17:13.799-05:00Wow ... I think you're doing great! I really ...Wow ... I think you're doing great! I really like that you're tracking weekly and trying to determine where the changes happen.<br /><br />One area to check are all the devices that have a clock on them (microwave, DVD player, etc.) - they all use a LOT of energy. Another place to look are the recharging devices (cell phone, toothbrush, ipod, etc.) - devices don't need to be continually charged so once they are charged up, unplug the charger because it continues to use energy so that it's "ready". Another idea ... twist off some of the bulbs in the bathroom - most of us don't really need 5-10 vanity bulbs. Using table-top appliances (crock pot, toaster oven, etc.) instead of the stove/oven will also help save energy.<br /><br />Hope some of those ideas help! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323775808390175925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676127682369986291.post-69629336320108950762011-12-06T22:28:25.626-05:002011-12-06T22:28:25.626-05:00I wish I had advice. I am forever following everyo...I wish I had advice. I am forever following everyone around turning off lights. I heard it helps to unplug the small appliances we are not using such as the toaster and microwave and plug them in when we use them. It might work if you can get everyone in the household on board.Grandma Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962177773337228437noreply@blogger.com