By 2020, some experts predict the world's energy consumption will be 40% higher than it is today. Efficiency, improvements, and conservation are part of the solution, but will not, in themselves, meet the need for more energy. On the other hand, the cost of energy is affecting the quality of life of many individuals throughout the world. Our focus in this publication is to help you, the consumer to take control of your energy expenses. We are going to introduce some new technologies to you, as well as to show you some simple cost effective methods that you can use to lower your bills