While the main issue is that energy prices are high, some consumers might wonder if there’s anything they can do to lower their bills. Here are some tips from experts.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest report lists heating and cooling as some of the most energy-consuming items. In California, where the weather is usually more temperate than the rest of the U.S., residents spend a bit more on cooling rather than heating.
If you live in a house or apartment without a thermostat, caulking gaps in windows and doors might be an option to keep homes warm. This option requires a bit of DIY know-how and a trip to Home Depot., director of the Center for Energy Research at UC San Diego. “It now goes out the door or the window and then you need to recondition the air that came in to replace it.”
Older appliances like TVs and computer towers might use energy when not in use when they’re plugged in — aka “phantom power.” For the most part, newer appliances in California are energy efficient due to government regulations, especially if they’ve been purchased within the past 10 years.Since heating water takes a lot of energy, any chores that you can do with cold water can help save energy. For example, washing clothes in cold water.
You can also run appliances only when necessary. For example, run your dishwasher only when it’s completely full and do full loads of laundry.As stated above, many California appliances are already energy efficient. There are other products that can take efficiency a step further, however. It’ll require some investment but could be worth it in the long run.
If you’re not sure whether or not an appliance is energy efficient or not, you could consider investing in an energy meter. This tool measures energy usage of household appliances.may yield some savings as well. Energy costs different prices at different points in the day. For example, energy used between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. costs more than energy used between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
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