Energy is a big topic in the modern world. It dictates so much of our lives, but what we don’t talk about enough is how much we can help my simply thinking of our own energy bills. No one can seem to agree about what to do about the warming world and the changing climate, but what we can all agree on is that we don’t want to pay higher energy bills. Every household and business is affected by this, and research shows that we could be saving untold amounts on electricity and other power expenses. Below are a few ways you can cut down on your household energy usage and save big time.
Control Heating
One of the biggest culprits when it comes to high energy bills is heating. Heating is very expensive and put it tend to overuse it, especially in the winter. One way to take control of your heat bills is to simply turn your thermostat down, but this is just the beginning. Two thirds of energy used in UK homes is for space heating. This accounts for half of the bills in the country.
But perhaps the best thing to do is to use technology in your favor. A new invention has been helping households and businesses around the world do a better job of controlling their heat and cooling. A smart thermostat, as they’re called, allows you to change the temperature of the property remotely. You can also alter the temperatures of individual rooms.
These smart thermostats have machine learning capabilities, meaning it is possible for them to learn your routine and adjust the temperature according to it. Furthermore, smart thermostats can change the temperature of the property based on weather patterns. When you invest in a smart thermostat, you will watch your bills go down and down.
Control Lighting
Lighting takes up a huge portion of our electricity bills, up to 90 percent. Luckily there are a few key things that you can do to mitigate your lighting use. The most important thing is to change to LED lightbulbs. These bulbs use much less power than traditional incandescent bulbs. Not only are they more effective, they are cheaper than traditional lightbulbs. In fact, LEDs pay for themselves within the first few months you are using them. It doesn’t stop there, they will continue to help you save.
In addition to switching to LEDs, you should use lighting controls, meters, and timers to make sure lights are turned off when they are not being used. It goes without saying that you should turn off the light when you leave the room, but you should also know that utilizing modern controls can facilitate cheaper bills and lower light usage.
Switch Energy Suppliers
Have you changed your energy policy within the last three years? If you haven’t you could be losing out on a lot of savings. According to the experts at the website MoneyPug, which is commonly used in the UK to compare gas and electricity, the average consumer is paying more than they should because they were bumped up to the standard default price after the initial period of energy savings. This is why you should shop around and do your best to find the best rate for your energy use. There is no reason you should be overpaying. Take control of your prices and don’t settle for less.
MOT in Winter
When winter is approaching, you should take the necessary steps to prepare your property. This means making sure your drains are cleared, your gutters are free of debris, and that your taps, hoses, and other essential components of your power system are not broken. If you need to fix or repair any of these, you should do so immediately to prepare for winter.
There are many things you can do to cut down on your household energy, these are just a few of them. While they are great place to start, so much of this begins with changing the mindset. You can save a lot of money if you pay attention to how you are using energy and how much you are being charged for it. When you pay attention, you’ll find yourself with cheaper bills while doing your part to cut down on energy use in general.
