Everyone wants to save money any way they can and it’s no secret that electricity has become one of the large expenses in our day to day lives. There are some very simple things that can easily save money on your electricity bill that require little to no extra effort.

5 tips to save money on your electricity bill

1. SHOWERS

• Purchase a kitchen timer. These are fantastic to monitor and control the time spent in the shower. We put one in our main bathroom for the kids and set it to 4 minutes. It has not only saved money on our electricity bill but it has also reduced our water usage.
• Use energy efficient shower heads. Again this not only cuts your electricity bill by lowering your water heating costs, you will also save money on your water bill.

2. UTILISE THE SUN

• Avoid using the clothes dryer. Yes it is convenient and I am guilty of using it as my preference (especially in winter) however it is a money drainer. The sun is much more efficient; it’s faster and free. It is definitely worth the few extra minutes it takes to hang your clothes on the line for all the money you will save.

3. FLICK THE SWITCH

This is probably the most commonly talked about way to save money on your power bill because it is easy and it works.

• Switch off lights as you leave the room, if no one is in the room there is no need for them to be on.
• Flick powerpoints off when you aren’t using the device. Things like toasters, kettles, hair dryers, DVD players, TVs and washing machines aren’t in constant use which means they aren’t required to be using electricity 24/7.

4. SOLAR PANELS

• Solar panels are a great investment. Yes there is some start-up cost however you will see instant savings on your electricity bill.
• You could potentially even make money by selling additional energy back to the grid ~ now that’s a bonus worth considering.
• There are a couple of options to suit your needs – Grid Connect Solar System and Stand Alone System. A1 Battery Pro explains the difference and how each one has its own benefits.
• For more incentives check out Australian Government ~ Clean Energy Regulator. 

5. RESEARCH

• Shop around the electricity/power companies for the best deal available in your area. Energy Made Easy is a great free website that allows you to compare electricity and gas offers in a few simple steps.
• As you receive each bill compare it to your last one so you can see what is working. As your bill is reduced it will give you incentive to continue finding ways to save money on your electricity bill.

Do you have a great tip that could help others save money on their bill?
I’d love for you to share them by leaving a comment below ~ nothing is too small, every cent counts.

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