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Use less-bright light in other areas. Optimum use of natural light! Be smart enough to get the optimum use of natural light, it's so bright and it's free. Arranging desks, reading chairs and work benches closer to windows so you wouldn't have to switch on lights during day time. Stop spending so much on electricity You've probably noticed that your gas and electric bills have been more costly than usual this year. In fact, the EIA estimates the Northeast regions could see a $100 increase in wholesale electricity over last year. And other regions across the country are seeing rising prices too. If you're looking for ways to cut down on utility costs, there are plenty of simple measures you can take to lower your energy bills from turning off the lights to doing laundry the cost-efficient way. Here are the top 23 ways to start saving now. Use your dishwasher Dishwashers may use electricity, but they save more energy, money, water and time than washing dishes by hand. According to the California Energy Commission, using an Energy Star-qualified dishwasher instead of hand washing can save you 5,000 gallons of water and $40 in utility costs each year, on average, not to mention 230 hours of your time. Air-dry your dishes Opt out of the heat-dry cycle on your dishwasher. Instead, crack open the door and let your dishes air-dry. If your dishwasher has an air-dry option, use that instead of heat-dry. Air drying plates can reduce your dishwasher's energy use by 15% to 50%, according to the California Energy Commission. Use a fan If you live in an area of the world where the summers are hot, turn on your ceiling fans instead of touching the thermostat. Using a ceiling fan can make a room feel 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler, and a fan uses 10% of the energy that a central air conditioner does, according to the US Natural Resource Defense Council. Use a smarter bulb If you haven't switched to LED lighting, now is the time. The US Department of Energy says that LED bulbs use at least 75% less energy -- and last 25 times longer -- than incandescent lighting. That equals a lot of savings over time. Use motion to stop waste If you're constantly following family members from room to room and turning off lights behind them, a little automation can save you time and money. One solution could be motion detectors, like GE's LED Plus lineup or Ring's smart outdoor lights. They turn on when they sense someone's in the room and turn off when no movement is detected. Turn off the burner a little early According to the California Energy Commission, if you turn off the burner early, the stove will release enough heat to finish up whatever you're cooking and save electricity. This tip works for most dishes, though there are a few exceptions. Keep your oven closed Every time you open an oven door while cooking, the internal temperature can drop 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The oven then has to use more electricity to bring the temperature back up. To save electricity, peek through the window and rely on the oven's light instead of opening the door. Go small If you're heating or cooking something small, use a smaller appliance like your microwave or toaster oven. These use substantially less electricity than the oven. Related reading: Yes, an Air Fryer Can Save You Money on Your Energy Bill Install a dimmer Dimming your lights reduces wattage and output, which helps save energy, according to the US Department of Energy. Some dimmer switches can be controlled by an app, like the Lutron Caseta In-Wall Wireless Smart Lighting Kit, giving you even more ways to adjust your lights and save electricity from wherever you are. Be sure to get bulbs that work with dimmer switches, though. Use a smart plug You may think that your electronics and appliances are energy-efficient, but you might be using more electricity than you think. The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini is a gadget that plugs into your wall; you can schedule it to turn your electronic devices on and off automatically. Put it on standby Putting your electronics on standby saves more money than leaving them on 24/7, but it still uses a substantial amount of electricity. According to the US Department of Energy, electronics on standby account for 10% or more of your electricity bill. Better yet, get a strip One of the best ways to control these power wasters is by plugging them into a power strip or a smart outlet like the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip. Just switch the strip off or use the smart switch's app to turn off electricity guzzlers when you go to bed or you're not home. #madhuraeco #madhurananayakkara #howtosaveyourelectricity