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| Put your computer and monitor to sleep to save money with your Washington DC utility company. Most computers come with the power management features turned off. On computers using Windows 98/ME/2000 open your power management software and set it so your computer goes to sleep if you're away from your machine for 5 to 15 minutes. Those who use Macintosh computers look for the setting in your Control Panels called "Energy Saver" and set it accordingly. When you're done using your computer, turn it off (see next tip) do not leave it in sleep mode overnight as it is still drawing a small amount of power. Connect Washington DC utilities online. |
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| Whenever possible, dial your long distance calls directly. Using the operator of a Washington DC utility company to complete a call can cost you an extra $1 to $3. Connecting utilites online is fast and convenient |
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| Try energy-efficient cooking–flat-bottom pans, clean burner reflectors, pressure cooker, preparing several foods in the oven at the same time; use small appliances for small cooking jobs to save money with your Washington DC utility company. Connect Washington DC utilities online. |
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| But more is involved than simply choosing the cheapest Washington DC utility company. When buying one kind of cereal over another at the grocery store, for example, you look at price but also check out what nutritional value and calories each brand holds. It pays to take equal care in shopping for electricity. And you need to know what to look for to avoid getting a shock when that first bill arrives. Connect Washington DC utilities online |
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| Ask questions to your Washington DC utility company if you don’t understand the words used or choices you must make. Even if you buy electricity from a new supplier, you will still pay the public utility company to deliver – or provide--your electricity. You may get separate bills from both the supplier and the provider. Connect Washington DC utilities online. |
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| Be sure that dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers are fully loaded before running to save money with your Washington DC utility company. |
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| To save money with your Washington DC utility company, check your bill to see if you have optional services that you don't really need or use. Each option you drop could save you $40 or more each year. |
