Installing dimmer switches and using lamp lights instead of overhead fixtures can reduce electric costs. Various energy efficient light bulbs are also presented in this segment. These fluorescent bulbs last longer and use less energy.
Another simple energy saving tip is to use a power strip that switches off automatically so that appliances like TVs, DVD players, and video game consoles don't use electricity from being plugged in, even when they are turned off.
Conserving Energy Efficiency Tips from Dave Walton of Direct Energy.