How Much Are You Really Saving When You Wash in Cold Water? Or Power Down Your Laptop?

Decreasing the amount of energy you expend at home isn't just good for the environment--it can be good for your bank account, too. According to a study from SaveOnEnergy, the average American spends a whopping $1,460 a year on electricity and $421 on natural gas; numbers that are expected to rise by 2 percent in 2018.