3 Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill This Summer

<p>Product recommendations and further reading to streamline your home energy usage.</p><p><i>Episode Navigation:</i></p><ul><li>01:35 – The 3 Tips</li><li>03:38 – Most Important: Up-To-Date Appliances</li><li>04:30 – Saving Money Is Mostly a Longer-Term Goal</li><li>05:20 – Being Mindful of How You Use Tech, and "Energy-Saver" Modes</li><li>07:15 – Gaming Consoles: an Example of Big Power Drains</li><li>08:42 – Different Energy Saving Modes</li><li>09:25 – TV Settings to Modify for Energy Savings</li><li>10:34 – What Energy Star Certification Means, and New vs. Old Appliances</li><li>12:05 – Bonus Nerd Fact: Chest Freezers are Very Efficient</li><li>13:25 – Some Specific Product Recommendations: Streaming Sticks and More</li><li>17:50 – LED Light Bulbs, Smart Home Products (and Dumb Home Products)</li><li>20:55 – Vampire Loads and Why Surge Protectors Are Super Important </li><li>30:00 – Eric's Top Recommendation for Energy Savings</li></ul><p><i>Featured:</i></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a36409759/how-to-save-energy-reduce-bill/" target="_blank">How to Save Energy When Your A/C Is Draining It</a><br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a35339212/check-surge-protectors-buying-guide/" target="_blank">It's Time to Check Your Surge Protectors</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/g34621097/best-apartment-friendly-smart-home-devices/" target="_blank">The Best Apartment-Friendly Smart Home Devices</a><br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a641833/how-to-make-your-home-smarter-than-you-are/" target="_blank">The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Home Smart</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a467715/best-smart-home-thermostats/" target="_blank">The Best Smart Thermostats: Which Is Right For Your Home?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a35886861/best-smart-plugs/" target="_blank">The Best Smart Plugs To Buy in 2021</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a34223882/chromecast-with-google-tv/" target="_blank">Goo