We’ve probably all seen the commercial about the not-so-dreaded phone bill by now—the one that uses all the horror or slasher film tropes to lure the unsuspecting user to the ever-horrific phone bill that’s waiting outside her door (only to receive a sarcastic roll of the eyes). The message of the ad is that you have options that can help make your phone bill less frightening—but your phone bill isn’t the truly frightening one, is it? Often, it’s our energy bills that cause us the most anxiety, but we have options there, too. Here’s how you can save on your energy bills in Hinton, Alberta.
Monitor your consumption
Monitoring and self-regulating your energy consumption can help you save on your energy bills in Hinton. Is your home consuming a lot of energy when you aren’t in it? You might be able to turn the heat down, the A/C off, unplug more electronics, turn off lights, or repair leaky faucets, etc. to help keep those costs from trickling onto your bill when you aren’t even around. In addition, you can install thermostats that can be programmed to regulate your heat and air conditioning automatically so you never forget to save a little on your energy bills in Hinton before you leave the house for the day.
Compare your energy rate plan to your usage
Comparing your rate plan to your energy usage is an important way to save on your energy bills in Hinton, as is keeping track of your consumption and knowing your patterns of use. Do you use natural gas, electricity, or a combination of both? If you use both, do you have a rate plan that bundles your gas and electricity? Looking into energy providers that cater to both of your energy needs may save you money on your bill.
Similarly, you should be aware of when you are consuming more and how much you are consuming—your patterns of consumption—and you should compare this information to your current rate plan (as well as to those of a few other providers). Most providers out there cater to specific demographics, and if your needs aren’t being specifically addressed by your provider, then you may save money by going through a different provider who caters better to the types of energy needs you have. For instance, you may find a provider who caters specifically to small businesses, residential properties, farms, or to larger corporations. Finding the provider that is right for you can help you minimize costs and extra fees that can accompany your energy use.
Take advantage of government incentives to make the changes that are within your control
Alberta is a unique province right now because our NDP leaders are putting so much emphasis on climate change, environmental policy, and renewable energy. Don’t let this political agenda go to waste; take advantage of the government incentives that are available for you right now. Investing in renewable or green energy options (like solar) now can help save you on your energy expenditures in the future. Plus, not only are the technologies in place a lot less expensive now than they have been in the past, but they are also a lot more efficient, and there are government incentives in place to help you with the financial side of making those investments. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save on your energy bills in Hinton—both now and into the future.
