If users invested in infrastructure to make the home fully electric, well done! They have taken a major step in reducing carbon emissions which means a greener planet for us all.
Making the switch to an all-electric home means users may have noticed an increase in the electricity bill. This is completely normal. Having electricity as the sole energy source will naturally increase the bill. But Electric Ireland is here to help customers take control of their energy usage by making small changes that have a big impact.
tips for reducing the electricity bill
- Buy energy-efficient appliances: When users are buying new appliances, it is important to check their energy-rating label and buy the appliances with the lowest energy consumption that users can afford.
- Install LED bulbs: every time a light bulb blows replace it with an LED bulb. They are much cheaper to run and have a much longer lifespan.
- Turn appliances off at the plug: appliances on standby can use up to 20% of the energy they use when they’re turned on. If user think of all the appliances user use during the day, such as a TV, computer, phone charger, it soon adds up. Flick the switch at the plug and that’s money in the pocket.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer when the user can: dry the clothes outside whenever possible. Tumble dryers are one of the biggest energy guzzlers in a home.
- Get to know the usage: The single best way to reduce electricity consumption is to get to know how users are currently using it. Learn how to read the electricity bill and examine it every month. Take daily meter readings to see how the mid-week usage compares to the weekend usage. Users can even get monitoring devices that will break down the usage for users. If the user has a smart meter, switching to a smart meter plan will allow the user to see which appliances are using the most energy.
