Saving Money on Energy Expenses

Lately, I've been wishing that Real Simple was my BFF! They've come out with some great money tips recently and their latest contribution intersects two essential greens — money and the environment. They put together this handy checklist of energy-related savings solutions, and while some are givens (like buying energy-efficient lightbulbs) others are surprising (I had no idea that it makes a difference if a washing machine is top loading or front loading). Click on the image to see the full checklist and start spending less on your energy bills each year.