Controlling your own electricity consumption is important for both economy and the environment. By reducing your electricity consumption, you can lower your electricity bill and contribute to reducing the environmental burden by reducing emissions. There are many different strategies you can use to reduce your electricity consumption, including energy efficiency, shutdown, changing habits, monitoring your consumption, and solar energy. By choosing the right methods and adapting them to your lifestyle, you can make significant savings on your electricity bill and contribute to a sustainable society.

Below, we have gathered some of our best tips to help you control your electricity consumption to reduce costs and contribute to reducing the environmental burden.

1. Energy efficiency

One of the most effective ways to reduce electricity consumption is to replace old, inefficient devices and machines with new, energy-efficient alternatives. This can mean replacing old incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, replacing an older refrigerator or freezer with one with higher energy efficiency, or installing a smart thermostat to automatically set the temperature in your home.

2. Review your current or new electricity contract

When you move, we always advise you to review which contract best suits you. Electricity companies often have different focuses in their product but also different offers. Always go to Flyttsmart.se to see which one best suits you! If you have an existing residence today, it's a good idea to review your current electricity contract. If you're considering changing electricity supplier, you can easily and smoothly compare prices for 5 of the leading electricity companies in Sweden on Flyttsmart. Our service is free from blacklisted companies and you also avoid long phone queues at no extra cost.

3. Turn off what you don't use

Simple but effective - if you turn off devices when they're not in use, electricity consumption can be greatly reduced. This can mean turning off computers and screens when you leave home, or "unplugging" devices that aren't in use, such as chargers and towel dryers. Underfloor heating can also be a real energy thief.

4. Change of habits

Another strategy is to change your habits to reduce electricity consumption. This can mean using appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers during the evening when electricity prices are lower. However, keep in mind that if you have a variable contract, your cost is not affected by when you use your electricity, you pay an average price for the entire month. If you have a hourly rate on your contract it can make a difference if you plan your laundry or dishwasher to their "cheaper" hours of the day.

5. Get a sense of your consumption

By monitoring your electricity consumption, you can see where energy is being used the most and identify areas where you can make changes. Many electricity companies offer the ability to see your electricity consumption online or via an app. There are also devices that you can connect to the electricity meter to see your electricity consumption in real-time.

6. Solar energy

Another, more long-term way to reduce your electricity consumption is to invest in solar energy. This can mean installing solar panels on the roof or using solar cells to power some of your electrical devices in the home. Before making an investment in solar energy, we recommend making a proper calculation to get an idea of how many years it will take to recoup the investment.

These are just a few examples of tips you can use to reduce your electricity consumption. The most important thing is to find the methods that work best for you and your lifestyle.

Do you have more questions about your electricity costs?

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Contact us at hej@flyttsmart.se, 08-12 00 88 22 or in the chat here next to, and you will get help quickly.