Last month our energy bill was 805 ringgit or USD $251! We all studied the bill and decided on a plan: install window screens, buy fans and strategically position near windows, and turn off the air conditioning for good.
You know who kept us on track when going to bed in 32degC/90degF heat? Our 8 year old son. He'd say, "No dad you CAN'T turn on the air conditioning, what about the power bill?"
On a few nights my husband still squeezed in some air con on the sly for a few hours at a time when it was unbearable. When we had friends over for a homemade pizza dinner (byo topping), we turned the air con on as well. Other than that, we went air-con free.
The latest energy bill arrived last week. After looking at the bill, we took our son out to a Burger King (his favorite) to celebrate and shower high praise and plentiful compliments upon him for his inspiring leadership: our latest bill was RM344 ($107).
We still have work to do - can install more screens and a few more fans. But ... progress not perfection right?