How to Reduce Your Monthly Energy Bills

Energy prices are increasing on a global scale and have been exacerbated by the war between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, the wider cost of living has risen, and the rate of pay has failed to rise at the same time, which has left more families struggling to live. Unfortunately, there’s no way to predict how long energy prices will rise before they drop again, so the best tactic to use is preparing to ride it out. One of the ways to do this is by adopting the tactics below to reduce your monthly energy bill. 

Smart Thermostat

Unless you’re staring at the thermostat, it’s difficult to know the temperature of your home, which can lead to using more energy for heating. Therefore, making the change to a smart Wi-Fi thermostat will give you the power to control your home’s temperature remotely. With a smart thermostat, you can find out how much energy you’re using, which can help you figure out where to cut down. 

Home Insulation

Heating your home is an expensive task, so it’s important to keep as much of it inside as possible. Heat can escape through the ceiling and walls, with an estimated 25% of heat escaping through the roof. Therefore, having insulation can help you save a considerable amount of money. As well as insulation, you should line your doors to keep the draft out, which can make your entrance feel warmer. 

Turn Off Appliances and Lights

Turning off lights and appliances is one of the easiest tactics you can adopt, but it’s one that’s often overlooked. Changing your lightbulbs to LED can help you massively, as they consume an extremely low amount of energy. Unplugging unused cables from your home will help to reduce your energy bill, including chargers; small amounts of electricity will pass through a plugged-in charger that’s not being used. 

Turn Heating Down or Off

As mentioned previously, heating your home is expensive, so why not turn it down a touch? Switching your heating down by one degree can end up saving you around $100 a year on your energy bills, which is nothing to be scoffed at. Instead of relying on heating during the colder months, facilitate heating your home by throwing on a jumper – wearing more clothes indoors is cheaper than paying for gas or electricity. 

Get an Energy-Efficient Boiler

Boilers are expensive to replace, so it may not feel like you’re saving any money in the moment. However, you could save around $350 per year just by having a new boiler. Eventually, you will earn back your investment and then some. Further, your new boiler will come equipped with radiator controls, room thermostats, and a programmer, which will let you manage your home more effectively. 

The cost of living is rising globally, which makes saving energy a priority for most households. Fortunately, there are plenty of methods for saving money including using a smart thermostat, turning off the lights, insulating your home, and choosing to turn down your heating during the colder months.