We just received notice that our electric bill is going up a whopping 21%, as of January 1st. I almost fell over. That is more than the interest rate on any credit card I own.. What happened to a nice 5%, or even 7 %, yeah that's good. As it is, the cost of fuel is so high and the house is so drafty, we are bundled up like Arctic explorers.
We try, (actually, I try) to be as frugal as humanly possible, when using electricity, so the bill will stay in check. Unfortunately my housemates, aka children, and husband are not quite as thrifty.
So, since contrary to popular belief, I cannot personally generate enough hot air to power the entire house, I have posted notice... If the lights are not turned off we will:
Wash one load of clothes a week, per person ( my dd ought to have no trouble with this, I can barely get her to do one load per month!)
Hang them to dry ( no one like crunchy jeans)
Shut off all computers as soon as finished
Cut out all TV time, for one week a month
Maybe this will get their attention. If not, next will be candlelight!
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