There can be a lot of stress as a first-time homeowner, but the electric bill quadrupling shouldn't be one of them. This first-time homeowner took to Reddit to seek advice about their bill, which went from under $200 to over $700.
The OP asked in the r/homeowners subreddit, "Could this be an accident on the electric company's end? In the middle of summer, we had 1,130KWH, but now all of a sudden it says 4,531KWH?"
There are eight people in the house, and the slight change they made was putting up their Halloween decorations with LED lights and inflatables a little early. While after a year, this all sorted itself out because the company was charging the owner for the backlog, it's a stressful situation to see those numbers on your bill.
There is a way to keep your electricity bill low without the headache of your electricity company messing up: install solar panels. It's the easiest way to save money on your bill, protect against rising electricity costs, and build resilience in power outages when you pair it with battery storage, because you won't have to rely on the grid.
EnergySage has great, free tools to show you what your solar options are, and the company can even help you save up to $10,000 on installation costs.
Smart upgrades that slash monthly bills
When you install solar panels, you can save up to $3,000 annually on your bill, depending on the size of your home and your system. One homeowner shared on Reddit that their bill was $0 over the winter months, even though their solar panels produced the least during that time.
• EnergySage can help you save up to $10,000 on installations by curating competitive bids from local installers
• Not ready to spend up front? Palmetto's $0-down LightReach solar leasing program can lower your utility rate by up to 20%
• TCD's Solar Explorer makes it easy to access exclusive offers from preferred partners
To save even more money on your bill, you can pair your solar panels with an efficient HVAC system, like a heat pump. Alone, it can save you about $1,000 a year on your utility bill. TCD's partner Mitsubishi can help you find the right heat pump that fits your budget and your home.
Get $1,000 cash to slash your bills with rooftop solar panels for $0 down and low monthly payments Whatever your solar budget, Palmetto can help you save. If you want to buy your own panels, Palmetto's advisors can help you save up to $10,000 on installation through a network of preferred installers. And if you'd rather get solar savings without upfront costs, Palmetto's revolutionary LightReach subscription program can deliver — including an exclusive $1,000 cashback offer for TCD readers. LightReach lets you lease solar panels with no money down, making it painless to lock in long-term savings of up to 33% off your current power bill. Palmetto covers a 25-year warranty for the panels, which means you'll get reliable performance without unforeseen costs. To get started, just book a short meeting with Palmetto's experts to explore your options and find the solution that's right for you. |
Lastly, the Palmetto Home app can help you earn $5,000 in rewards that can go towards those home upgrades.
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