We just got our electric bill, and I was happy to see that for the first time in many months it was under $100. Still, our usage this month last year was higher than this year, yet our bill was lower last year.

Energy costs are becoming outrageous. First gas, now electricity. I’m looking for ways to cut back. So far I’ve decided to put up a clothesline, something I’ve wanted to do for some time but haven’t gotten around to doing.

I’ve also considered doing the budget billing thing with the electric company. You know, where they average your usage for the past year and charge you the same amount each month. It would make the winter months a little less of a strain on the budget.

As far as gas goes, I already do as little traveling as possible. I don’t live close enough to town to walk or bike anywhere, but if I could find a cheap scooter I would consider buying it. Too bad you can’t ride a four-wheeler on the road- if you could I would take Hubby’s to work. LOL