It is no secret that with every passing year, our expenses are increasing and so is the cost of living in general. After the onset of the Pandemic, the way we live our lives has changed as well. Many of us are working from home, or just generally spending more time at home than we naturally would. You need to watch how you live and how much energy you use each day. Most of us waste far more energy than we realize.
You must have noticed the energy bills that have been coming in lately! If you’re spending more time at home or seeing higher energy bills, don’t stress — we can help you.
We’ll share simple tips that make you more aware of your energy use and help lower your monthly costs.
Time for New Appliances
You must be thinking that this is the worst advice because we’re asking you to spend money! However, if you just think about it for a moment, you’ll find that this is something that you need to do as soon as you can. Your old appliances were not designed with energy efficiency in mind. They’re probably taking up a big chunk of power, water, and gas that is easily cut into half or less if you get the latest models.
You see more companies focusing on smart design because they know it cuts costs. The right design helps them save money and improve efficiency.
This applies to your kitchen appliances, your fireplace, the toilet, your lightbulbs, and even your HVAC units.
Unplug Everything
We have this awful, wasteful habit of leaving everything as is, even when we’re not using it. Did you know that your appliance or device still uses electricity even when it’s turned off?
As long as it stays plugged into an outlet, it continues to draw power.
Not much, but it does add up at the end of the month. You now need to create habits for everyone in your household to always unplug what they don’t use. You should even disconnect the main electrical outlet for your TV at the end of the day.
Compare Provider Plans
You have the freedom to choose your energy provider, you know that, right? And if you didn’t know, now you do. You should research how many power, water, and gas providers serve your area.
Compare prices, read reviews, and use comparison websites to check your options. Reliable comparison sites will always be up to date on the latest companies and what they charge as well, so they’re probably your best bet.
Less is More (Saving!)
It’s time to take a step back and have a look around your house and see what you really need as opposed to the things that are using up energy that you can simply do without. One example is the dishwasher. These come in handy if you have a ton of people over, but how often does that happen anyway? Save the dishwasher for special occasions- otherwise, it’s best if you just do the dishes by hand, and get the whole family in on the chore as well so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. You’ll be saving water, electricity, and a ton of money by doing so.
Keep Your HVAC Maintained
Given the current climate we live in, there’s no way for any of us to live without our HVAC systems. It’s either too hot or too cold, so you must stay on top of your maintenance. Clean the filters often to keep your system running well. Make sure the thermostat works correctly and gives you full control.
The tips provided here will collectively save you a big chunk of money and energy as well. It’s important for us all to be aware of our consumption levels so that we can actively take action to lower the bills.