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Is your family good or bad about helping save electricity & a big bill?

By Kiddo Safarii Asked Aug 13 2009 7:54PM
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by Petronia on Aug 13, 2009 at 8:15 pm Permalink

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Bad is an understatement. Though I try and I try to convince all the other members of the household to be more conscious of our electricity spending there are 2 computers, 1 tv, 5 lamps, and 1 thermostat set to 72 degrees on in the house right now. I am freezing my keester off and dispite my pleas to turn all lamps and electronics not in use off, I can't make the other three members of the household do it.
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:43 PM
I feel for you. Its a never ending cycle of pleading it seems with little results.

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by Scoped_Knife on Aug 13, 2009 at 8:10 pm Permalink

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Unfortunately we're very very bad at it. There's always lights on, we always have the television on and computer, Xbox, DVD player... the whole works =S I should probably get everyone to do something about this...
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:16 PM
I assign 1 person for one thing. My daughter, the x-tra lights. My son, any unwatched t.v sets etc. It actually works cause they'll get onto each other! thanks for answering.
Avatar Scoped_Knife Aug, 13 2009 at 08:17 PM
Wow... that's a good idea... I'll see if I can't put that one into practice ^_^ Thanks!
Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:42 PM
your welcome :)

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by anothergrl on Aug 13, 2009 at 8:06 pm Permalink

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whether they are or are not I make them turn lights off of they are not in the room. I guess you can say they are bad in saving electricity, Im the electricity police in my house.
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:17 PM
Thats a great way to put it. I'm the law around here & i give many citations. Lol! thanks.
Avatar anothergrl Aug, 13 2009 at 08:20 PM
thanks. My grandkids ask why its so dark sometimes.. lol

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by Freedom00 on Aug 13, 2009 at 8:01 pm Permalink

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I do not have an immediate family. It is just me. I try to do what I can to save energy. I have electric heat so the bills are quite high in the winter.

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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:05 PM
Electric is almost 2nd in line in expense to a mortgage. thanks :)

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by roiboysatx on Aug 13, 2009 at 7:58 pm Permalink

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nope, they think electricity grows on trees. the air conditioner is set low and every light in the house is on along with several radios and tvs.
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:01 PM
Wait... it does'nt grow on trees? My kids said it did. Lol! thanks :)

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by Violet on Aug 13, 2009 at 7:57 pm Permalink

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not at all
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:01 PM
thankyou.
Avatar Violet Aug, 13 2009 at 10:06 PM
you're welcome

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by Aksafari on Aug 13, 2009 at 7:56 pm Permalink

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We are great at saving electricity. Not like we have to, living in a hydro power state, but it saves a few bucks.
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:02 PM
Thats good! thanks.

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by High Shaman on Aug 13, 2009 at 7:56 pm Permalink

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NO ONE but MYSELF around here watch and try to save on the darn electric bill ....

However; they get upset when I get on anyone about trying to conserve energy around here ...

I wish I could afford to live here by myself with these jokers !! +5
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Avatar Kiddo Safarii Aug, 13 2009 at 08:04 PM
Sounds like my family! I run around in circles till i pass out turning off stuff & they are quick turning them right back on! thanks for answer.

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by cotton candy on Aug 16, 2009 at 9:43 am Permalink

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