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Tips to help lower your home's electricity bill


Check out these energy efficiency tips and tools that could help you save energy and lower your electricity bill. Most of these tips are simple enough for anyone to implement in their home.

Tips to help lower your home's electricity bill


Check out these energy efficiency tips and tools that could help you save energy and lower your electricity bill. Most of these tips are simple enough for anyone to implement in their home.

The Reliant app

Reliant’s app is a great tool for managing your electricity bill.

You can monitor your ongoing energy usage each month, catching any electricity spikes so you can control them in your home. You can even set up text alerts to ping you when there are spikes.

Reliant provides an ongoing estimate of your bill via text alerts too. All you have to do is opt in.

Appliances

Think about how you use common appliances around your home, such as your refrigerator, dryer and ceiling fans, and discover changes you can make to adjust how much household electricity they consume.

Heating and cooling

Your air conditioning and heating system (HVAC) is likely your home's main energy consumer. Maximize your HVAC system's efficiency with tips to help you save on your electricity bill and stay comfortable during any season.

Lighting

Small improvements to the lighting in your home, like switching old bulbs out for energy-efficient LED bulbs, can help make a big difference in your electricity bills.

Outdoor

Landscaping can not only add beauty to your home, but it can help you use less electricity. Moreover, you can set up your sprinkler system and swimming pool to use less electricity.

Sealing and insulation

Increase your home's energy efficiency by ensuring it is properly sealed and insulated. The age of your home, the type of insulation used, and the state of your windows and doors can all affect your electricity bills.