Do you experience joy when you receive a bill total that ends up being lower than anticipated? There are few things like it when you’re either on a strictly monitored self-set budget or really caring about the resources our planet is using the keep our homes comfortable, or if you’re like me then it’s both. Depending on how your home is set up and where you live, there might be some super easy changes you can make to your living routine that will lower your utility bills and help the environment.
Link Your Utility Account With Arcadia Power
Use wind or solar energy when you sign up with Arcadia Power and link your utility account with them. While they say that you will save money on your bill while matching your energy usage with their clean energy options, don’t just set it and forget it. Remember to check your emails for your statements and make sure what you’re charged sits well with your utility payment goals. I have been very pleased with Arcadia Power’s platform since I signed up around a year ago.
Wash Full Loads
Safely fill up your washing machine to its max capacity and do the same with your dishwasher. You’re running these major appliances so you might as well get the most out of your major accomplishment. Each load will use energy therefore costing you more. You can do some of your own calculations here.
Is Your Refrigerator Running?
Check that the fridge temperature isn’t just cold, but set to the right cold. You can have your refrigerator set to too cold or too warm. You can kind of feel this one out if you notice your food going bad too quickly and adjust the temperature accordingly. If it’s too cold then it’s clicking on too often and wasting energy.
Turn Off Lights
Technology is advancing at the speed of the lights we need to shut off. Thankfully if you don’t want to remember to turn your lights off, you can have a smart light do it for you.
Use Surge Protectors
Depending on where you live this can make a big impact on your bill amount. But even if it doesn’t lower your amount due, it will protect your electronics and keep them organized since you have to have them nearby to be plugged into the same place.
Get A Smart Thermostat
If you don’t want to have to monitor your thermostat regularly, a smart thermostat can manage the temperature in your home for you and help trim utility costs. You can control your settings with the mobile app and choose your preferred temperature for each day.
You can also make a quick call to your local utility providers and ask them if they have any certain times of day or days of the week that appliances take up less energy, or if running one major appliance at a time will have any positive impact in your location. This could vary by county and state so it’s good to check any time you move.
What ways do you save electricity in your home?