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Smart Thermostats

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Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature can be expensive. In fact, the Department of Energy says that heating and cooling your home accounts for almost half of your monthly utility bills. A smart thermostat can help you save money on your utility bills by giving you complete control over your HVAC systems. The installation…

How To Save On Your Water Bill

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The average person uses around 3000 gallons of water a month and the average family uses around 9,000 gallons. All this adds up to around $83 per month for the average American family. Here are some tips to keep your water usage down and save money each month. Switch to Low Flow Shower heads The…

Tankless Water Heaters

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One way to save money on your monthly utility bill is to switch from a standard water heater to a tankless water heater. Also known as a demand-type or instantaneous water heater, a tankless water heater only produces hot water when it is needed. Since they are not constantly heating the water, even when you…

How To Save On Your Gas Bill

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The average home in the United States spends around $62 a month on natural gas in 2021. With prices forecasted to increase next year, what are some simple ways to keep your gas bill down. Check Window and Door Seals Leaky windows and doors can let unwanted cold air into your home and warm air…

Smart Light Switches and Dimmers

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Smart light switches can be a great option to reduce your energy usage and save money on your electric bill. Smart light switches and dimmers are WiFi enabled switches that replace your current light switch to control the lights, remotely, throughout your home. They are also a great alternative to smart light bulbs. How Smart…

How To Switch Electric Providers

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So you live in a state with deregulated electric service and are thinking about switching to a new provider, but don’t know how. Don’t worry switching providers is very easy and it doesn’t change how electricity is delivered to your home. States With Deregulated Electricity The first step is to verify that you live in…

Smart Light Bulbs

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If you’re looking to save on your energy bills, switching to smart light bulbs could be a good option. They are simple and cost-effective which makes them a great entry into the realm of smart homes. You can control this LED light bulb wirelessly from any device that is connected to your network, like a…

How To Save On Your Electric Bill

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The average home in the United States uses 899 kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity per month, that added up to around $1860 a year in 2022. With electric rates on the rise, let’s take a look at some simple ways you can save money each month on your electric bill. Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Swapping out…

Measuring electric usage

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You may have seen an electric meter around your house or apartment building, but what do the numbers mean and how do utility companies measure the amount of electricity we use? Electric Meters Until recently all electric meters were mechanical devices that a utility employee had to read manually, but now utility companies use automated…