Even though they say the recession is over and jobs are coming back into the area—and even though Edmonton hasn’t been hit nearly as hard as Calgary—it is still going to be a long time before Edmonton’s economy returns to a more stable state of normalcy. That means homeowners are going to have to sit tight a while longer. However, even though things are tight, the job market is still a little terse, and job security still has a long way to go, there are ways for homeowners to worry less about their monthly bills. Saving on energy bills in Edmonton is a strong starting point.
How can you save on energy bills in Edmonton?
There are a number of key ways to save on energy bills in Edmonton, but the first is to make sure you have a rate plan that is right for you, right now and into the future. Just because the economy is tough now doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to want to switch to a rate plan that may land you with higher and more impractical fees in the future when things start to pick up and businesses and homeowners alike won’t have to struggle so hard to conserve energy. The only one who can know which rate plan works for you is you; whether you need fixed, floating, regulated, variable, or structured blocks to accommodate your amount and style of usage. However, it is important to note that you aren’t stuck with any one kind. You have options, and you have the ability to compare rates and choose the provider that caters best to your needs.
Another way to save on your energy bill is to take advantage of the tough economy
The Alberta government is investing a lot in green energy right now as a means of boosting the industry to help reinforce and stabilize the economy. That means there are a lot of renewable or green energy incentives out there right now, and since there are also carbon levy rebates and other variations of government funding available, now is a really good time to invest in renewable energy for your home. With the rebates out right now, incorporating green energy into your consumption pattern can not only help you save on your energy bills in Edmonton right now, but those savings can continue to grow into the future—when there might not be quite so many rebates and incentives out there. Take advantage of the fact that the economy isn’t as strong as it once was by making those reduced costs, increased availability, increasing technology, and incentives work for you.
Of course, conserving energy is still your best bet when it comes to saving on those energy bills
Green energy isn’t the only thing being incentivized right now. There are also incentives and rebates available for those who choose to go energy efficient. Switch to insulated windows and doors, energy efficient appliances and heating (and cooling), invest in re-insulating your home, switch to fluorescent and low energy LED bulbs, and make a conscious effort to turn off those lights and electronics when you aren’t in the room, and turn down that heating or A/C when you aren’t in your home. Beyond going big to save on energy bills in Edmonton by making use of current incentives and rebates, you’ll be surprised at how much those simple solutions can add up to lower energy costs all-around.
