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That was one of the first things we did to get our electricity bill down in our new place. It was running more that $120 for Electricity Gas. We managed to cut it down by 33% (about$75-$80 now) by just smartly using our appliances.

1. Installed separate power extensions for appliances we want to keep running all times (Tivo, Vonage, Phone etc.) and ones we would like to switch off when we are not using (TV, Reciever, Game Console etc.). Some days we end up not even turning on these devices due to our busy schedule

2. Unplug all kitchen appliances after we are done using them - Toaster, Coffee maker etc...

3. some other advices - switch to CFLs, replace 5 bulb fixtures in bathrooms with 3 or lower bulb fixtures (depending on size of bathroom),

We recently bought IKEA RAMVIK Coffee table and store all the remotes and other stuff in the drawers provided. Also there is ample space to put magazines under the table. So they are easily accessible and hidden from view.