Teaching my kids about our home’s energy usage

Tips on how to reduce your family’s energy bill

I like to think we care for our environment. We recycle and compost. Our electric car gets us around town. Groceries arrive home in reusable bags.

Yet, when I look at our electricity bill, I think, “Is this bill for real?” Our monthly bills suggest we could run a large industrial complex.

Over the years, I’ve made changes. Still the bill surprises. I had not enlisted the help of the family, so I thought a lesson on our…