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QUINCY, Ill (WGEM) -- How can you save hundreds of dollars each year on your electric bill?

By signing up for the "Power Smart Pricing" program by Ameren, electric customers can view real-time prices for their services. David Edwards of Quincy, has saved on his electric bill over the past year.

David said, "Probably three hundred dollars, 350. Something like that. Which is substantial."

David has been enrolled in the program for the past 16 months. At first he thought the lifestyle changes were hard to stick by. But after seeing the savings, he says any inconvenience has been well worth it.

David continued, "It's been an adjustment for a couple of things. We use the timer on the dishwasher to wash the dishes at 11 or 12 at night."

David has had to make other changes as well. Like running the washer and dryer and air conditioner during off peak hours. But these changes can pay off big.

David finished, "There was actually one month where the price of electricity was negative at one or two o'clock in the morning. So they actually pay you for using power."

For more information on the "Power Smart Pricing" Program you can visit the web site http://www.powersmartpricing.org/