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Two out of three Americans own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project. <b>These electronic devices have revolutionized the way many people organize their lives.</b> Still, some don't realize that smartphones may also be used as an aid to go green and lower the cost of utilities.<br />
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In fact, there are hundreds of apps designed to reduce consumption, help the environment and lower the cost of electric bills. Read on to find out the <b>top five apps to save money on electric bills</b>.<br />
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<b>1. WattBuddy</b><br />
WattBuddy permits users to track energy use in their home by connecting to a homeowner's utility company. Using this app is easy, and users may take a photo of their meter to get an instant reading on the app. WattBuddy also offers colorful graphs permitting users to see the way energy use in their home fluctuates daily. This information may be used to reduce unnecessary energy use such as unplugging devices when they are not being used. The software is available for free in Apple's app store. For more information, visit the app's <a href="https://wattbuy.com/wattbuddy">website</a>.<br />
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<b>2. Light Bulb Finder</b><br />
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, light bulbs account for about 20 percent of an electricity bill. Using energy-efficient bulbs that consume between 25 to 80 percent less energy can save several hundred dollars a year on an electricity bill. As a result, Light Bulb Finder is a great mobile app that provides users with all the information needed to switch from traditional light bulbs to energy saving bulbs including costs, fit, style, quality and local information on where to purchase these lights. It's available for download on iTunes and Google Play for free. <br />
To find out more, visit this <a href="http://www.lightbulbfinder.net/">website</a>.<br />
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<b>3. Meter Reader</b><br />
Heating and cooling account for about 48 percent of an electricity bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Those who have an intelligent thermostat such as a Nest or Ecobee thermostat may use these company's mobile apps to control their home's temperature and monitor usage. These free apps are available on iTunes and Google Play. Visit <a href="https://nest.com/support/">Nest</a> or <a href="https://www.ecobee.com/ecobee-residential-mobile-app/">Ecobee</a> to find out more.<br />
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<b>4. Energy Cost Calculator </b><br />
Energy Cost Calculator asks users to provide information about all the electronic devices they are using in their home and the cost of one kilowatt per hour of electricity to come up with an estimated monthly electric bill. Inputting all of the information truly gives users knowledge on how much energy they are consuming. The app is free and available on iTunes and Google Play. To find out more, visit <a href="http://sparklesolutions.net/support.aspx">here</a>. <br />
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<b>5. Green Outlet</b><br />
Green Outlet provides users with details on how much energy common household appliances such as dishwashers and dryers consume. It adds up the estimated energy consumption for a month to reveal to users how much carbon dioxide they are releasing into the atmosphere. It's a great app to become more environmentally educated and conscious. It costs $0.99 and is available on iTunes and Google Play. To find out more visit the company's site <a href="http://www.keylime314.com/">here</a>.<br />
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<b>Author: </b>Tim Smith,<br />
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