#8 Electricity

Turn off all the lights, appliances, LED lights and anything else when not in use.

Use the new energy efficient bulbs in lights that are left on a lot. They aren't bright enough to read by for older eyes and they contain dangerous mercury but they will save a bit of money. Mine are in the porch lights.

Use lower wattage bulbs in areas that do not need bright light.

Wait to run the dishwasher until it is full and use the energy efficient settings. (It is not necessary to fill the dish soap dispenser full. Follow the directions on the box of dishwashing soap)

Run full loads of laundry in the washer rather than a bunch of small loads.
Use cold water for most things.
Hang items out to dry on a clothesline, especially items like jeans that take a lot of energy to dry.
(For lightly soiled clothing, it is not necessary to use as much soap)

A foreign exchange student living with us asked why we washed our clothes every time we wore them. He had a good point. It is not necessary to wash things that are not dirty. Some things can be worn more than once before they need washing.

Towels usually can be used more than once before washing. Depending on the individual, they may be used for several days.