You have changed over to solar power, so you have taken the first step to helping save money and help the environment. But there are still more things that you can do to save money along with switching to solar power. Below are four tips that you can use to save money on your energy bill.
- Stagger Consumption
Try to stagger usage throughout your day. Use your washer at say 10 and then put your clothes into your dryer an hour later. This is going to prevent you from drawing a lot of power.
- Cool & Heat Your House During the Afternoon
When you cool your home in those hours during daylight, you are going to avoid using it during peak hours when the rate is higher.
- Check for Shade & Debris
Keep your eyes out for any potential issues with shading. Cut back your trees and remove debris that you see. Remember that shade will impact the performance of your system. After all, they are solar powered. If they aren’t getting sun, it’s not working as well.
- Be Energy Efficient
Swap out your bulbs and put in LEDs. You should also upgrade to appliances that are more energy efficient. This is going to help you to lower your bill.
These are four things you can do to help with saving money while having solar power. There are still times when you have to use the electric, so these can help you with saving as much money as possible when the sun just isn’t enough.
