Ten Home Energy Efficient New Year Resolutions for Dayton
Posted onNew Year's Energy Savings Goals
It's no secret that AES Ohio distribution rates are on the rise. Also, their PTC rates won't change until the summer. So unless you commit to saving more energy, you could be throwing good money down the drain this holiday season. But if you commit to being more energy conscious, you could start saving big all year round. Let's figure out ten of the best ways you can become energy efficient in Dayton.
Why Save Energy In Dayton?
Right now, AES Ohio has a PTC rate of 8.58 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). If you used 1000 kWh of energy per month, you would pay $85.80 just on the supply portion of your bill! Meanwhile, current distribution rates are 2.86082 cents per kWh. This equals about $28.60 on that part of your bill. In other words, about $114 per month!
However, AES Ohio wants to raise distribution rates. This rate hike could cost standard service customers an additional $21.75 per month for 1000 kWh of energy. A total bill of about $135.75 per month.
But you can cut your bill by cutting your home's energy waste with these tips.
Ten Energy Efficient Tips
1 Home Energy Assessment
Start the new year with a home energy assessment. This can help you find problems you can solve to make the biggest dent in your energy waste. Unfortunately, AES Ohio does not provide these. Luckily, customers can get a professional energy audit and deduct 30% of the costs using Home Energy Audit Tax Credit for 2024.
2 Insulate Your Home
Adding proper home insulation to attics, basements, and other parts of your house can save you up to 10% on total energy costs.
3 Caulk Windows And Doors
Caulking windows and doors can cut energy loss by up to 10% - 20%.
Windows And Doors
4 Replace Windows
The Department of Energy estimate that 25% - 30% of energy heating and cooling energy use is caused by heat loss/gain through windows. But energy efficient windows could save you up to 13%.
5 Add Window Coverings
Energy efficient window coverings, for instance, can save up to 10% on energy in the winter and reduce summer heat gain by 20%.
Replacements And Upgrades
6 Use LED Light Bulbs
Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED light bulbs can save most homes up to $225 per year!
7 Replace Old Heating And Cooling Equipment
Generally speaking, replacing old heating and cooling systems can save you 15% - 20% on energy heating costs.
General Tips
8 Turn Down Thermostat
Energy professionals recommend turning down your thermostat by 7 - 10 degrees for 8 hours a day (like while you're away at work). They estimate that this could save you up to 10% on your bills per year! Programmable thermostat can make this easier.
9 Reduce Standby Power
Standby power costs most homes about $100 per year! You can reduce this by unplugging devices you don't need or using smart power plugs.
10 Use Less Water
Water heating accounts for up to 18% of home energy use. Reducing water usage, can put a big dent on this waste.
Dayton Energy Savings
Dayton energy customers may see rates rise in the new year. Most of the tips above could save 10-20% energy for the same jobs. By our estimate, that means using 100 - 200 kWh less. So, if the AES Ohio rate hike goes through, your energy bill could be as low as $110. That's over $20 less than you would otherwise pay.
Plus, you can save even more if you shop for cheaper electricity rates at https://www.ohenergyratings.com.
