[DonRotolo]

Seriously, I think the comment on Compact Fluorescent Bulbs makes a lot of sense, and I urge everyone to consider it.

Pick a light that is on a lot - front porch, basement, hallway, wherever - and put in a CF from Lowe's, Home Depot, IKEA, or wherever. For less than a #1 meal at McD's you'll accomplish a few things:

Use less energy
Pay for less energy (or, your parents will pay less, translates to more $ for you?)
Get equal or more light
Generate less heat for the A/C to deal with (and again save...)
Not have to change the light bulb for several years (HS Students - this means you'll have moved out already!)

Not a lot of effort, but a big payoff. Try it.

Don