Tips to lower your electric bill!

Today I want to share some energy saving tips.  If you are like us, you probably fell over when you saw your electric bills this summer.  We saw some of the highest bills we have ever had, with increasing rates I wasn't surprised with prices of everyhing going up, but I'm on a mission to find a way to lower our monthly expense for electric.  I did some research and want to share a few tips I have found to help lower your electric bills for years to come:

 

1. Make sure seals on windows and doors are air sealed
2. Pay attention to Time of Use Rates - electric companies charge more during peak hours, running dehumidifiers, washer/dryer/dishwasher during off peak hours can help.
3. Use smart plugs for electrical outlets that only turn on during times of the day you use the item.  Stand by electric can use up to 10% of your energy.
4. If you have an electric water heater, using cold water to wash clothes, and shorter showers will help.
5. Swap your old lightbulbs for LED bulbs
6. Monitor your use - a service like Wiser Energy breaks down usage in your home so you can detect appliances or devices that are using too much energy. https://shop.se.com/us/en/connected-home/wiser-energy
These tips were found on Schneider Electric Blog

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