I'm somewhat amazed but very pleased at our progress on the goal of reducing our
carbon footprint by saving energy. Here is the analysis of our PGE bill (gas and electric) for the last three months compared to last year:7/2008 $83.85
7/2009 $63.38
~25% less
8/2008 $99.57
8/2009 $61.91
~38% less
9/2008 $130.14
9/2009 $ 82.02
~37% less
I am home more, but apparently using less energy. Reducing our energy consumption has not resulted in deprivation of any kind. We manage to keep warm on "cold" days and have stayed cool in the heat. On warm summer nights we always open the bedroom window to let in the cool night air. We also changed all the light bulbs to energy saving CFLs. PGE offers a "Balanced Payment Plan" option that is now at $91 a month vs. $125 about a year ago. I don't use this option but it illustrates that we are making good overall progress. This could change... it seems colder this year than last year at the same time. So far, we have yet to turn on the heater but it is waiting with new, clean filters.
October 9th, 2009 at 11:04 pm 1255129494
Jerry
October 10th, 2009 at 06:24 pm 1255199046