{"id":551,"date":"2022-07-05T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T18:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texstarenergycorp.com\/?p=551"},"modified":"2022-12-22T13:53:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T19:53:01","slug":"how-can-i-save-on-electricity-costs-during-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texstarenergycorp.com\/blog\/how-can-i-save-on-electricity-costs-during-the-summer","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Save on Electricity Costs During the Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As summer temperatures reach their peak, your electricity bills climb too. Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature during these hot months is often a struggle, especially if you want to minimize costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tips offer easy ways to beat the heat while increasing your electricity savings<\/a>. With just a few changes to your daily schedule, you can cut down on your energy usage and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 ways to lower your power bill during the summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Don\u2019t rely on your thermostat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your air conditioner is the best way to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, but it\u2019s also the most expensive method<\/a>. Rather than turning your thermostat down, find less expensive alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans, for example, are a great way to cool off. You can use overhead fans or box fans to either pull hot air out of the room or create a cooling breeze. Plus, fans require much less energy to run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use your air conditioner and fans together, you can turn your thermostat up about four degrees without feeling any discomfort. Fans work best when someone is in the room to enjoy them, however, so save even more by only running them in occupied rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Keep blinds and shades closed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leaving your blinds and curtains open during the day allows natural sunlight to illuminate your home. Unfortunately, this direct sunlight will also heat your home. No matter what you do to keep cooling costs down, you will always battle against this heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever possible, keep your window coverings closed during the day. Use energy-efficient lights to illuminate your home instead. Or, if needed, only crack open your shades and curtains in occupied rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South-facing windows will always get more direct sunlight during the summer months, so you can open up your north-facing windows for natural light without letting the heat in as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use smart devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smart devices give you more control over your home\u2019s energy usage. They offer remote access, which allows you to adjust your settings for greater efficiency no matter where you are. These intelligent devices track your energy usage as well. You can use this data to see where you can cut back and save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the top ways smart devices help you save money during the summer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n