5 home electricity saving tips that can help you reduce your energy consumption and save money on your electricity bill.
First, replace energy-saving light bulbs. The use of LED bulbs or energy-saving lamps can effectively reduce energy consumption.
Second, rational use of household appliances. Try to avoid using high-power appliances such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers during peak hours, and consider using them during off-peak hours.
Third, clean your appliances regularly. Make sure the radiators and vents of appliances (e.g., air conditioners, refrigerators) are clean to improve efficiency.
Fourth, use smart outlets. Control the on/off time of your appliances via smart outlets or timed outlets to reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
Fifth, optimize electricity consumption habits. Avoid long standby periods and turn off appliances and lamps when not in use to reduce unnecessary energy waste.
In addition, it is recommended that families who use a lot of electricity at night change to peak and valley electricity, which will save money. The peak period of the non-heating period in Shandong Province (April 1 to October 31 every year) is from 8:00 to 22:00, and the valley section is from 22:00 to 8:00 the next dayThe peak period (November 1 of each year - March 31 of the following year) is from 8:00 to 20:00, and the valley section is from 20:00 to 8:00 the next day.
In terms of electricity consumption, the peak electricity price is a little more expensive, and the electricity price in the valley section will be cheaper.
Peak and valley electricity price table for residential electricity consumption in Shandong Province (implemented on May 1, 2022) (yuan kWh).