Let’s face it, energy costs have been moving higher each year and seeing those monthly bill prices rise is gut wrenching. Here’s a few strategies to help you conserve energy and, hopefully, lower those monthly costs!

CONSIDER TIME-OF-USE RATES

Learn about your utility’s time-of-use rates, which vary depending on the time of day. Strategically plan your energy use to save money. You can find these rates on your energy bill or the utility’s website.

LEVERAGE SMART HOME PLUGS & THERMOSTATS

Combat standby power consumption (up to 10% of your energy use) with smart switches for appliances and programmable thermostats. Schedule when they turn on and turn off with efficiency.

ADJUST THE WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE

The U.S. Department of Energy says lowering your water heater temperature by 20 degrees can save 4% – 22% annually! Now that’s saving some $$$.

EFFICIENT WATER HEATING

Water heating is the second-largest home expense, electricity being first largest, averaging $400 – $600 yearly. Consider a $150 water heater smart controller to heat water only when needed (potentially saving 10% – 30%) and insulate your water heater to cut heat loss (saving 7% – 16%).

MONITOR SPECIFIC ENERGY USAGE

Make sense of rising bills by tracking energy usage and setting custom alerts. Knowing where your energy goes is the first step to making meaningful changes.

With just a few adjustments and know-how, you could be well on your way to saving yourself some money and stress!