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Money Saving Tips

#MondayMoneySavers

Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative's #MondayMoneySavers program is aimed at using social media to promote energy efficiency and spread awareness of ways members can reduce their monthly electric bills.

Like the name implies, every Monday a new money saving tip will be posted on SREC's social media pages. We encourage you to share these useful posts  with family and friends.

If you haven't already liked us on Facebook or followed us on Twitter, now is the time to do so! You don't want to miss out on these easy-to-follow tips designed to protect your wallet!

Facebook @sussexrec  Twitter @SussexREC

If social media isn't your thing, don't worry! You can still take part in receiving money-saving tips from Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative here on our website. This archive contains all money saving tips posted to our social media pages in 2019 and 2020, and will be updated weekly as new tips are added to our social media pages.

 

 


 

#MondayMoneySavers Post Archive

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March 11, 2019

When possible use a microwave or smart appliances like an air fryer to prepare meals. These devices save energy by significantly reducing cooking time.

March 4, 2019

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February 25, 2019 

Watch out for energy vampires

February 18, 2019

Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed and make sure that they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or drapes.

February 11, 2019

For households with one or two members, 115° Fahrenheit is an ideal setting for water heater temperature.

February 4, 2019

During cold winters, make sure drapes and shades are open during the day to catch free solar heat. At night, close shades and drapes to keep heat in your home.

January 28, 2019

Cover liquids and foods before placing them in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.

January 21, 2019

Add insulation to your attic to help keep your house warm in the winter, reducing energy costs. If your attic is already insulated, make sure it's up to standards. For northern New Jersey, R49 to R60 insulation is recommended.

January 14, 2019

If your water heater is located in an unconditioned space, consider installing a thermal wrap around it. This insulates your heater to save on heating costs. Take care to install it in accordance with the tank and wrap manufacturer's instructions.

January 7, 2019

Replace light bulbs around your home with LED bulbs. Increasing lighting efficiency is one of the fastest ways to decrease energy bill: traditional lighting can amount to 11% of your monthly energy use, energy saving light bulbs can cut costs by 75%.

 

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