Need tips on how to save money on your electricity bill or energy bill? Check out these 35+ ways to save your home energy!
How to save your monthly energy bill
Looking for easy ways to save your energy or electricity bills? We surveyed our Facebook followers (and then again here!) and received a lot of creative cost-cutting ideas!
Check out the following 35+ ways to save your home energy bill!
- Plug the device into the power strip and turn it off when you are not going home or sleeping.
- Use more energy-saving bulbs in all lights and lights.
- When it’s time to replace appliances, look for energy-efficient appliances – maybe even reduce taxes!
- Insert only when you use certain appliances, such as coffee makers and toasters.
- Dry laundry on sunny days (this can save money whether you have gas or electric motor).
- Borrow or buy a kilowatt meter to test which equipment and equipment uses the most power and unplug when not in use.
- Use a timer with a power bar to turn it on and off without remembering it!
- In winter, keep your home cooler in a few places and warm a few in summer. (Add layers in winter and wear light clothes in summer!)
- Use heavy curtains and attract them in the summer to give extra heat in the sun.
- Close the doors and ventilation holes to the room you are not using.
- Use natural sunlight whenever possible (rather than turn on the lights).
- Wake up and go to bed with the sun and save with extra electricity.
- Use appliances during off-peak times, because you will get lower rates during these hours.
- Research on solar energy (some people can get solar panels for free through various programs).
- Please turn off the water heater except before planning to shower/bath.
- Use a slow cooker in the summer instead of heating the kitchen with the oven.
- Check your bills monthly to make sure you are not charged any fees or surcharges.
- Call your company to see if you can negotiate a lower rate (you will never get hurt if you ask!).
- The AC filter is regularly changed to keep it clean, so the HVAC system does not need to work hard.
- In winter, use a fireplace or wood stove to heat your home.
- Read with book lamp.
- Turn off unused circuit breakers.
- Wash laundry with cold water to save electricity bills.
- Wear clothes 2 or 3 times before washing.
- During the drying cycle, open the door to the dishwasher. The heat/steam accumulated during washing will dry your dishes.
- Turn off the light when not in use.
- At night (depending on your residence), reduce the heat (or turn off).
- If you have a programmable thermostat, set it as a plan.
- Open windows when possible to cool the house.
- Cover windows and doors with plastic/blankets to keep your home warm.
- Boil water or steam for warmth.
- Use the oven door to warm it up.
- Use velvet boards on the bed for extra warmth.
- Put straw or snow on the base/foundation of the house.
- Use a space heater.
- Sleep on an electric blanket.
- Drink warm drinks (tea, coffee, hot cocoa).
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What other list will you add? Any other ideas? Let us know in the comments!
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