If you just calculate the average amount you spend per annum to pay off your electricity bills, you'll get an approximate figure of $1600. Surprised? If you are thinking that after spending whole day at office how come your house consumes this much electricity, then the doubt is justified to some extent but let's just take a look at what causes high bills. Different things are required during winter season for keeping your house warm. When you are planning to buy or making a new house then you should keep in mind that this house bears the winter cold. Your house walls should be insulated properly for keeping the house warm. Another important thing your house must have good heating system for keeping your house warm and comfortable. Don't forget to regard the greatest fire ball that is providing energy to all beings on Earth. Yes! It's the Sun whose blazing heat is strong enough to run all machines of your house. Developed countries are now producing solar panels on large scale and are encouraging commercial and residential units to install solar panels in their buildings. Do not use hot water to wash your clothes because the job of germs eradication can be best done by detergents. With this precautionary measure you can save up to 90% of energy. 3. Small appliances like chargers of cell phones and iPods also adds to your energy bills. The 24/7 hour plugged items can cost bonus digits on your energy bill. Whenever you make use of an air-conditioner or electric heater/ furnace you shouldn't turn the thermostat at higher temperature; you are not living on the North Pole or equator. Keep both the things off when you are not at home. You can reduce a great deal of your home energy expenditure just by turning such appliances off when you really do not need them. Think there is not a proper system for electricity flow, what will happen then? Your refrigerator will not work properly resulting in food decay, you won't be able to warm your meal in microwave, and your nights will be sleepless with out air conditioner. Your life will become miserable without electricity.