Local Records Office says “over the next several years, energy prices are expected to increase by about 13 percent come 2020″. Last year, the average summer
electricity bills was about $395, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Here are a few simple tips to help shave down costs ahead of the summer season:
1. Take Control of Your Consumption
Making small changes to your living habits can bring significant savings to your cooling costs. Programming your thermostat to a higher temperature when not at home can help
reduce your bills along with keeping shades down to let in less sun heat. Another option is turning to gadgets like the Nest thermostat to manage temperatures in the home. Nest is a
“Sealing your home will help you see a drastic reduction on your electric bills.”
smart thermostat that allows users to zone their homes and control temperatures via their phone. Nest also learns what temperatures owners prefer.
“If you already have a programmable thermostat, you don’t necessarily need to update to a Nest,” says Julia Scott, “But turning down your thermostat in small increments can help you to save on your electricity bills.”
Nest retails for about $250, and the company’s website claims it can cut down electricity bills by about 20 percent. Read more
here.
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