{"id":2428,"date":"2020-04-22T05:36:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T09:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockonthemoney.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=2428"},"modified":"2020-05-16T15:40:41","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T19:40:41","slug":"savvy-savings-4-top-5-incredibly-easy-ways-to-reduce-your-electric-bill","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/netcast.one\/rotm2\/podcast\/savvy-savings-4-top-5-incredibly-easy-ways-to-reduce-your-electric-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Savvy Savings 4 &#8211; Top 5 incredibly easy ways to reduce your electric bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For just a few bucks or some very simple changes in your lifestyle you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on  your electric bill annually. Here are 5 simple ways you can reduce these utility costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Buy a programmable thermostat (room sensors)<br>If you turn your thermostat back seven to 10 degrees while you\u2019re at work, you can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling. You can get more information on these thermostats at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/thermostats\">https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/thermostats<\/a>  Some electric companies even offer rebates for the purchase!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>HVAC Maintenance<br>Annual maintenance to extend the life of your HVAC equipment. Change your filters regularly &#8211; how often depends on several factors: Quality of the filter (30 days for cheap fiberglass; 90 for thick pleated); Does someone have asthma or allergies (every 6 weeks); Pets (every 2 months); How often your system runs each day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Insultation<br>Want to save up to 15% of your annual utility bill? Make sure your home is air sealed and well insulated. A great website to understand this can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/campaign\/seal_insulate\/methodology\">https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/campaign\/seal_insulate\/methodology<\/a>  Also, check with your electric company for special programs where you can possibly get free insulation!<br><\/li><li>Lighting&nbsp;<br>About 5% of your energy budget goes to lighting. Turn the lights off when you\u2019re not in a room. Buy energy efficient light bulbs which can typically use about 25%-80% less energy than traditional incandescent, saving you money. They can also last 3-25 times longer. To start, just pick the five most used fixtures in your house and replace the bulbs with ones who\u2019ve earned the ENERGY STAR, and you can save about $75 a year. For more information on these light bulbs and how much more you can save check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/save-electricity-and-fuel\/lighting-choices-save-you-money\/how-energy-efficient-light\">https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/save-electricity-and-fuel\/lighting-choices-save-you-money\/how-energy-efficient-light<\/a><br><\/li><li>Water heating<br>Heating water can take up to 18% of your home energy use according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/heat-and-cool\/water-heating\">https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/heat-and-cool\/water-heating<\/a>  One very simple way to cut costs is pretty obvious &#8211; take shorter and\/or colder showers. You can also turn the temp down on your water heater. Although some manufacturers set water heater thermostats at 140\u00baF, most households usually only require them to be set at 120\u00baF, which also slows mineral buildup and corrosion in your water heater and pipes. Water heated at 140\u00baF also poses a safety hazard\u2014scalding whereas only a slight risk at 120\u00baF. If you do this you can use a dishwasher detergent that contains a &#8216;boost&#8217; to get your dishes just as clean. For just a few bucks you can also insulate water heater and the hot water pipes (check with utility company for free or rebates). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do you think?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you agree? Let us know and we\u2019ll play or read your comments on the show.&amp; <strong>Call 989-888-ROCK (7625)<\/strong> and record your thoughts or just email us to <a href=\"mailto:podcast@rocklandusa.com\"><strong>podcast@rocklandusa.com<\/strong><\/a><br><br><strong>Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/netcast.one\/rotm2\/<br><strong>Subscribe to the podcast<\/strong> &#8211; all links located here: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/rocklandusa<br><strong>Facebook Group:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/your401k\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For just a few bucks or some very simple changes in your lifestyle you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your electric bill annually. Here are 5 simple ways you can reduce these utility costs. 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