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Ten tips for saving kilowatts and cash

Consumers across America are experiencing sticker shock with their power bill. While kilowatt rates vary by vendor, rate increases are sweeping the nation.

With the enactment of the Environmental Protection Agency's Clear Air Interstate Rule, 31 states are required to substantially reduce power-plant emissions. Specifically, power plants must reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by a whopping 71 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by 52 percent.

Coal is both the most common energy source and the primary cause of both emissions. As a result, this new regulation is expected to cost coal power plants billions of dollars for retrofitting or in facility replacements. Naturally, this expense is being passed on to consumers. Short of going "off the grid," what's a customer to do?

Here are 10 tips to help reduce your kilowatt usage.

1. Go Window Shopping

When the temperature climbs over 90 degrees and it's too hot to be outdoors, head to an air-conditioned mall -- but leave your credit card at home. After a few laps around the perimeter, you'll have gotten some exercise while catching up on the latest fashion trends.

2. Get Out of the House

Turn off the air conditioning, the TV and all those electricity hogs and enjoy some time in the great outdoors. If your kids spend their summer vacations playing video games, they're sucking up a lot of energy without expending any of their own. Sign them up for sports leagues, summer camps and other activities outside the home. While you may have to pay a registration fee, you can still save on equipment by using Target and Sports Authority discount gift cards ordered from such sites as GiftCardGranny.com .

3. Turn Off Power Strips

Even if you've turned off the television, computer and other power vampires, those power strips are still sucking you dry. The same goes for rechargers, which may seem benign when not hooked up to your cell phone. The fact is, they're still drawing electricity when not in use, so flip that switch. According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the standby power of unused appliances usually accounts for 5 percent to 10 percent of residential electricity costs.

4. Power Down Computers

Running a computer and monitor 24/7 uses about 1,100 kilowatt hours annually, or costs you roughly $100 a year. Save 60 percent to 80 percent by putting your computer in power-saving mode or turning it off completely.

Home and Bedroom Offers New Comforter Sets From Lawrence Home Fashions

For Immediate Release

CITY, Texas (February 16, 2011) – Online furniture retailer Home & Bedroom Furniture announced today that they will be offering new comforter sets from Lawrence Home Fashions . The newest additions to Home & Bedroom Furniture’s collection of comforter sets come just in time for spring. As a special incentive, the retailer is offering customers an additional 10% off their already discounted prices on all Lawrence Home Fashions through March 31, 2011.

Home & Bedroom Furniture is an A+ rated Better Business Bureau merchant that specializes in beds and bed décor. Lawrence Home Fashions has been making stylish and durable comforters and bedding since 1948. Home & Bedroom Furniture is proud to announce that they are expanding their selection of these comforter sets to feature new patterns, including: Alessandra, Aluna, Amelile, Anastasia, Anika, Blue Moon, Boudoir, Expression, Keysia, and Universe. The new bedding sets will be available for purchase on Home & Bedroom Furniture’s website at http://www.home-and-bedroom.com/lawrence-home-fashions.html.

The new designs from Lawrence Home Fashions will join the other top-quality lines of comforter sets sold by Home & Bedroom, including Southern Textiles Comforter Sets and Bergman Comforter Sets. Customers can view these selections on Home & Bedroom Furniture’s website at http://www.home-and-bedroom.com/southern-textiles.html. The latest comforter sets from Lawrence Home Fashions make excellent décor for metal beds and wood beds. Home & Bedroom Furniture carries a wide selection of metal and wood beds at competitive prices on their comprehensive website at: http://www.home-and-bedroom.com/beds-metal-beds.html.

To highlight the new arrivals of the Lawrence Home Fashions comforter sets, Home & Bedroom Furniture will be offering an additional discount of 10% off the entire line of Lawrence Home Fashions bedding. The 10% discount is on top of their everyday low pricing, with most comforter sets priced at 30% or more off of suggested retail. To take advantage of this special offer, customers should enter the coupon code “Lawrence” at check out. This limited time discount is available through March 31, 2011 and is eligible to be combined with Home & Bedroom Furniture’s free shipping promotion.

Home & Bedroom Furniture has over 25 years of experience catering to clients who seek the most competitive prices on quality furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms, bars and game rooms. They have been a leading Internet furniture retailer since 1998 and are rated as one of the top 20 furniture companies by Furniture Today. They strive to offer an extensive collection of affordable bedroom sets that cannot be found elsewhere. A Home & Bedroom representative is available at 800-594-2130 Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm CST to offer personalized customer assistance. Online orders are accepted at their website http://www.home-and-bedroom.com/ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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