Budgeting: Saving Money on Electricity

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Today we revisited a favorite topic of ours. Budgeting. We discussed ways you can save money on your electric bill. Electricity can be a pretty big budget buster for a lot of families. Finding ways to pinch a few pennies can really make a difference in the bottom. We discussed a lot of things we do and a few we’re working on.

Have you checked out our other episodes in our budgeting series? You can listen to those HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. I told you we like to talk about saving money! Budgeting is a huge deal for us because we feel saving money where we can opens up funds for other things.

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Transcript

Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores

Recap

Setting the thermostat a few degrees lower can significantly reduce electricity bills.

Opening windows for natural ventilation can save money and improve indoor air quality.

Switching to LED lights can save energy and last longer than traditional light bulbs.

Checking and sealing windows and doors can prevent drafts and improve energy efficiency.

Unplugging or turning off unused appliances can reduce electricity consumption.

Developing energy-saving habits can lead to long-term cost savings. Unplugging electronics when not in use can help reduce electricity usage.

Using solar drying units, such as clothes racks, can save energy compared to using a dryer.

Washing clothes in cold water instead of warm water can save energy and reduce hot water usage.

Tankless hot water heaters can be more energy-efficient than traditional hot water tanks.

Ceiling fans can help circulate air and make a room feel cooler in the summer, and can also help distribute warm air in the winter.

Smart plugs can be used to control the timing of electrical devices and save energy.

Investing in high-efficiency appliances can help reduce energy consumption in the long run.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

08:50 Lowering Energy Bills with Thermostat Settings

12:16 Natural Ventilation for Energy Savings

17:16 Switching to LED Lights

18:45 Checking and Sealing Windows and Doors

21:34 Unplugging and Turning Off Unused Appliances

24:25 Unplugging Electronics

26:26 Using Solar Drying Units

29:23 Washing Clothes in Cold Water

30:16 Tankless Hot Water Heaters

34:22 Utilizing Ceiling Fans

37:11 Controlling Electrical Devices with Smart Plugs

41:27 Investing in High-Efficiency Appliances

Author: Ellyn

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