There you are, reading your energy bill. The numbers on it are making your head spin faster than a ceiling fan on full speed. We’ve all been there. That terrible moment when we understand, “Oh no, I might not be able to handle this.”
Don’t worry, though! Here are some helpful tips on what to do when your energy bill looks more like a phone number.
First Things First: Don’t Stress Out!
It is very hard to do what you say, especially when that bill is yelling, “Pay me!” But keep in mind that fear and worry won’t light your bulbs. Let’s all take a deep breath and get this done.
Ring Your Energy Provider Up
Call your energy source before you start to think of the worst things that could happen. A lot of businesses offer help programs or open payment plans. Describe what’s going on. They might have an answer you didn’t know about.
In the end, they want to keep you as a customer and help you out when things get tough.
Look For Help Programs In Your Area
Around the world, there are many services that help people with their energy needs. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the United States, for example, gives money to people who need it. To find them, just type in the name of your country followed by “energy assistance programs.”
There are a lot of nice people out there waiting to help you.
It Is Time For A Home Energy Audit
Now this sounds like it’s real. But it’s really pretty easy. An energy audit shows you which parts of your home use and waste the most energy. Some utilities in the area give energy audits for free or at a low cost.
If you know where those energy-sucking things are, you can make better decisions in the future and hopefully lower that huge bill.
Get Used To Using Less Energy
If you want to use less energy, you don’t have to live off the grid or by moonlight. These are some quick wins:
Replace your light bulbs with LEDs. They use less power and last longer.
Fill in any cracks in your doors and windows. It’s amazing how much hot or cold air can pass through these small holes.
Plug things out when you’re not using them.
In the winter, turn down the temperature a bit. In the summer, turn it up a bit. A coat or a fan can help a lot!
Think About Time-Based Rate
Time-based rates let you be charged differently depending on when you use energy. If you can use some of your energy during off-peak times, like late at night when the washing is running, you could save some money.
Come Up With Resources With Friends Or Neighbors
Know someone who is going through the same thing? Think about joining forces. One way to share resources might be to spend the evenings together in the same house to save money on heating and cooling.
In other words, it’s not just cheap. It’s also friendly!
Do Something
Finally, keep in mind that these tough situations usually only last a short time. Once you’re through it, you should take action.
Save a little money for emergencies or work on making your home more energy efficient
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