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14y ago
Updated: 11/10/2020

In today's economy, utility expenses are a necessary evil. The rising cost of electricity is on everyone's mind. Many are looking for alternative ways to produce electricity including wind turbines and solar power. Solar power is a relatively inexpensive way to produce electricity, but not economical to install for many. Wind turbines produce enormous amounts of electricity, but again are not cost effective during installation.

With the growing costs, many are seeking other alternatives as well. Because there are only a few electricity producing companies, even with the ability to choose your provider, the costs are basically the same. Some have begun using wood furnaces to heat their homes because of the cost of propane and natural gas as well. Many do not stop to think that a furnace, whether powered by propane or natural gas, still requires electricity to move the warm air throughout the home. Wood furnaces as well will require a fan of some type to move the air.

There are few choices available when it comes to electricity, however there are some do it yourself projects that may help reduce the cost of the electricity that is being used in your home. Creating a solar powered room heater is relatively simple. Although it may require the use of a small fan, the amount of electricity that the small fan will use is significantly lower than the amount of electricity used by a furnace to move warm air into the room. There are plans that can be found by doing a simple search to show you how to build your own small room heater using solar power.

Small wind turbines can also produce electricity. However, to convert that electricity into usable power is another project in itself. Many are working on ways to harness the wind power to run a small generator which will be capable of powering small appliances within the household as well. The key to saving money on electricity really is to conserve as much as possible. By switching to lower wattage light bulbs, turning off lights when not in use and remembering to unplug electronics when not in use all will help to reduce the use of electricity.

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