[JeanLynn81]

My energy bill has been OUTRAGEOUS! I cannot believe they think people have this kind of money! I honestly CANNOT afford it.

I do the obvious things to conserve, like turning things off when I'm not using them or not in the room. I keep the vents open and reduced the clutter around them. I bought those special light bulbs, but honestly don't see them making a difference.

The heating system sucks, but we rent so we can't say much about that. We also have electric washer/dryer, stove, oven and dishwasher. So needless to say we probably use alot.

How can I reduce my energy use even more (considering its a rented townhouse)? Should I consider moving?

Also wanted to add, I do cover the windows with plastic in the winter which worked wonders anywhere else I lived. but in this townhouse, there's two HUGE glass sliding doors-one leading the the deck from the kitchen, and one leading to the patio from my room in the basement. For the life of me I can't figure out how to cover these when we go in and out of them often.

And the closets aren't insulated AT ALL (cheap landlords) so when we open any closet that has a wall facing outside, we get an icy blast of air. Yay. (note sarcasm.)

HELP! I was considering posting this as whine/vent (which it kind of is) but I just know my frugal friends can help me out!

Thanks.