Tips for Saving Money on Energy Bills

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The holidays are really here!  Isn’t it amazing how early the stores get their Christmas decorations up?  I don’t really mind as I like to get my shopping done well in advance so I can (attempt) to sit back and just enjoy the holidays without as much stress.  What about you?  You getting ready for some family time?!  I am happy to be working with PG&E  on their energy-saving tips this holiday season.  Why not cut back on your energy bills and spend it elsewhere and have fun with your family.

There are many benefits of being energy efficient that include:

Direct benefits

• Financial: saves money
• Productivity: saves time
• Comfort: improves quality of life

Indirect benefits

• Puts less strain on the grid (reduces outages)
• Puts less strain on other natural resources (like water)
• Reduces emissions that can harm the environment

 

 

PG&E have provided some cost-saving tips for us.  For example, if you are in need of a new dishwasher (ours is on it’s last cycle) make sure to check out what rebates are offered on energy-efficient appliance’s.  I just love getting cash-back – don’t you!

• Take advantage with these warm weather, cold weather and everyday savings tips (broken down by no cost, low cost and investment solutions): https://www.pge.com/savingstips/
• Plan your next project by focusing on a specific area of your house with this Money Saver Tool (rebate info can also be found here): https://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/moneysaver/#/default
• Do your research and plan ahead when shopping for appliances. Check the rebate catalog: https://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/rebates/
• Refrigerator recycling rebate program: https://www.pge.com/recycle/
• My Energy tips: https://pge.opower.com/ei/app/ideas
• Plug-in electric vehicles: https://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/pev/

 

 

Enjoy Some Family Outings With the Money You Saved:

With the money you save on your energy bills – why not enjoy it with your family doing some inexpensive holiday excursions!  Here are some low-cost ideas to try out!

 

Check out the Christmas Tree lighting at your local mall.  Grab a cup of hot chocolate with the family and enjoy watching them light up the tree.

Go apple picking in your area.  Read this great post from Alison about her family apple-picking (and apple pie eating) adventure here.

Pack a lunch and head to your local park (weather permitting of course) and enjoy some downtime with your family.

 

 

And if the weather permits in your neck of the woods – take the family fishing.  We use to go fishing all the time growing up and it was a fun and inexpensive way to spend time together.

Check with your local resort or nice hotel to see if they have some holiday activities planned.

 

Enjoy your holiday season!

And make sure to enter the  #PGEhome Instagram Photo Challenge Contest where you have a chance to one of seven $100 Home Depot Gift Cards – happening November 17-23 on their Instagram page: https://clvr.li/pgeinsta.

 

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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