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1 Install a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust your home's temperature settings when you're away or sleeping.  When used properly, a programmable thermostat with its four temperature settings can save about $180 a year in energy costs.
Calculating the energy cost of an item is easy once you know the following two bits of information: 1  The total number of watts it takes to run the item. 2  The cost per kilowatt hour (Kwh) your power company charges you.