CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – If you’re looking for ways to save some money on your utility bill this year, there are some simple ways you can start saving – now.
- Unplug your second refrigerator or freezer.
Many families keep a second fridge to hold extra drinks or to use in the basement during parties. Most of these refrigerators are at least 10 years old and use a lot of energy. If you have a second fridge, retire it – or plug it in only when you really need it. Bonus: Alliant Energy electric customers can have their old working refrigerators picked up and recycled for free.
- Wash your laundry in cold water.
Did you know that most of the energy consumed doing laundry is used to heat the water? That’s a lot of heat (and money)…..