6 tips on how to hack your electric bill

Besides installing Power Saver Unit to your houses/shops/offices, listed below is a list of some of the greatest potential impact to our electricity bill.

First Categories – Climate control unit

A typical households/shops/offices electricity bill comes from heating and cooling, where up to 44% of the utility bill.

1. Programmable Thermostats – used to reduce energy wasted heating or cooling a house when no one is home or everyone's asleep

2. Ceiling Fans - Moving air tends to feel cooler, allowing for higher summertime/daytime thermostat settings. It has the ability to lower the air temperature by about 2 degree C, and using less energy than air conditions in doing so.

Second Categories – Lighting, cooking and other appliances

The other major factor to households energy usage comes from lighting and appliances, contribute about 33% of a typical utility bill.

3. Compact Fluroscent Lamps (Cfl’s) – CFL's use up to 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.

4. Energy-Efficient Appliances – Using the Energy Star site as a starting point. Among household appliances, the refrigerator is likely your biggest energy consumer, especially if it's more than 15 years old. It can account for up to 9% of your energy costs alone. Again, use the Energy Star site for a list of energy-efficient models if you're looking to replace yours.

Third Categories – Water Heating

Heating water is the third-biggest home-energy cost and typically accounts for 14%-20% of your energy bill.

5. Hot Water Jackets – Usually sell for $10 to $20. Shipping charges for buying them online can easily increase their cost by 50% or more, it is recommended to drop by the nearest store and talk to developer.

6. Aerating, Low-Flow Faucets And Showerheads – Look for deals on efficient showerheads, discuss with your house developers and households shop dealers.

Finally, if you haven't yet owned a home, or you're considering buying a new one, you can plan for energy savings from the ground up with an energy-efficient homebuilding project.