Tips To Reduce Electricity Bills

As the summer heat increases, frequent usage of air conditioners and coolers to stay cool can result in higher electricity costs, putting a strain on household budgets. In this situation everyone is looking for tips to reduce electricity bills. Here are some practical ways to successfully lower your electricity bills while dealing with hot weather.

Your electricity cost can be reduced by being aware of the daily electricity use of different appliances. For example, an average 80-watt fan uses about 4 units of electricity daily. Similarly, a television consumes approximately three units per day. If a standard one-ton air conditioner is run constantly for 24 hours, it will require around 18 daily units. Knowing these figures enables you to make informed decisions.

Follow the easy steps mention below, and you feel that your PESCO electricity bill will be reduced by a good amount.

Whenever you leave a room, ensure all the lights and fans are Turned off. It will help to reduce your extra consumption and money. Please also ensure to unplug all the electronic and home appliances when unused. Many people forget to turn off these little devices, which results in greater energy use and higher costs. By being aware of these energy leaks and proactively correcting them, you may reduce your electricity usage and eventually minimize your monthly expenses.

In Pakistan, Govt. sets different tariffs for electricity consumption during peak and off-peak hours. Peak is set between 7.00 PM to 11.00 PM, but in some areas, peak hours fall under 6.00 PM to 10.00 PM. The cost of electricity is higher during peak hours. If you use high-voltage appliances during peak hours, you charge a higher cost to save your cost of electricity. Don’t use air conditioners, Iron & ovens, etc. during peak hours.

After the sudden increase in electricity bills across country a huge increase in purchase of solar panel in seen in Pakistan. Installation of solar system seems to be a good decision, as it is helpful to decrease your electricity bills.

If you have enough investment do install a solar system according to your requirements and consumption of electricity.

In May, June, and July, Pakistan faced the peak time of summer, and due to the high demand for electricity and supply is less we faced power outages. Govt. of Pakistan start load shedding to overcome the shortage. Moreover, temperatures cross 50 plus in some areas of Pakistan during summer, and normal temperatures are above 40. So you can apply a white coating to your roof; it reflects sunlight instead of absorbing it.

It helps to reduce room temperature inside the house. It also helps to support your air conditioner in the consumption of electricity. If you have a simple black tar roof, it observes the sunlight and increases the temperature inside the house. Your air conditioner takes more time and consumes extra units to normalize the temperature. The cost of white painting on your roof is around Rs. 15 to Rs. 35 per square foot. It’s a nominal cost, and this investment helps a lot in energy consumption and supports reducing your bill.

You can reduce your electricity consumption to Switching from normal light bulbs to energy efficient LEDs. The latest SMD lights technology was introduced in Pakistan, which consumed 6 watt electricity. Its life span is also longer as compared to bulbs. The light LED is comfortable for the eyes and saves your eyesight. So you can save your money to eliminate your old bulbs with LED or SMD lights.

To manage your electricity consumption, adopt the practices and preventive measures contributing to the efficient use of electricity resources. Here are some tips to manage your Electricity consumption efficiently & effectively. 

Implementing these measures can reduce energy usage, conserve resources, and reduce your electricity bill.