Comments on: Bes Z’s Poor Practical Guide to Surviving Without Much Money - Part 1 - Electricity Usage

By: Battery Chargers

Battery Chargers — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:21:00 +0000

I agree with all the point .Its really useful tips thanks for your information.

By: Flatback crystals

Flatback crystals — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:43:07 +0000

Hi Thank you for the valuable tips because i stay alone and i cook myself and i should be able to manage with these tips.

By: shawna

shawna — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:41:40 +0000

AHHH! I’m a totall kitchen energy sucker. Thanks for the tips. Now if I could just teach my kids to cooperate.

By: Ambit Energy Illinois

Ambit Energy Illinois — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:17:39 +0000

Oddly enough, energy deregulation allows people to save money now too.
In Texas and NY, consumers have electricity provider choice.
In Illinois and GA, they can choose a competitive gas company.
Competition will drive down the prices… hopefully.
AL

By: gary young jr

gary young jr — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:32:53 +0000

hmm - never thought about that one before. My father in law is an energy saving nut - he’s always turn9ing off lights - even when we’re in the room

By: moneyjoe

moneyjoe — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:46:54 +0000

I’m not sure how much energy is worth saving - if it’s a lot of power, then sure, but how much does leaving on a lightbulb for an hour cost?

By: Jar of Skittles

Jar of Skittles — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:35:03 +0000

I used to charge my cell phone only in the car, then I moved and my commute went from an hour to 10 minutes. Not quite long enough. But I do use the laptop to charge everything I can. Great tips!

By: Sandra Prangenberg

Sandra Prangenberg — Sat, 03 May 2008 11:33:03 +0000

That would be hilarious or is hilarious. Charging the cell phones at job place is like stealing the electricity and thats not good on our part. But if we are fair enough it would be very great and gain good power.

By: jerine

jerine — Sat, 03 May 2008 11:29:46 +0000

i always charge my phone and laptop in the uni. and another thing you missed… on bed lamp instead of the central light. it saves a lot. use boiling kettle instead of electric kettle. heat your food with stove instead of microwave. stay at home during the day and open up the curtain so you get natural sunlight. get out of the house during night so you don’t have to on the lights.

By: hijinks

hijinks — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:33:23 +0000

Yes, the fish are worth it!
Great article. I like the exercising idea too!

By: bissell flip it

bissell flip it — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:48:21 +0000

LOL, you made me laugh with this one. I support stealing electricity from your workplace and charging batteries while you are not inside your home. It can be tricky sometimes, so make sure you dont do it often in one place. Change the location people!

By: DCM5150

DCM5150 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:12:40 +0000

Good stuff - I’ve just started doing all of this and was trying to find why nobody seems to suggest charging electronics in your car. Its a minor inconvienceto try to carry multiple electronics back and forth to the car. Along that note I was looking at some battery storage units (such as Xantrex Powerpack 600) that I can charge in my car during my commute and then use it in the house to power various electonics (computers mainly, but many other things that need charged). There don’t seem to be many people doing it as it probably will take a long time to payoff finacially, but I can also use it camping and during power outages and stuff.

By: Paintworkz Web Design

Paintworkz Web Design — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:09:39 +0000

Dont bother with the EFL bulbs in my opinion, they dont last anywhere near as long as what it says on the box, and it costs more in fuel / time etc to take them back to the shop.