No matter what kind of electricity you are using, the best way to reduce expenditures is to use less. That means both making your home more efficient and also finding ways to cut your use, such as opening your windows on cool nights and closing them as the day heats up. Turning off lights and unplugging appliances when not in use can also really add up. For more information, see fact sheet 10.610, Energy Conservation in the Home.

Cole Gustafson, North Dakota State University
Irene Shonle, Colorado State University