Power Prepared guide
Ways to Reduce Household Electricity Use
Start with measurable consumption and efficiency improvements before assuming a new generation system will cut bills.
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Measure first
Use utility data and device-level measurements where practical to find the loads that dominate consumption.
Efficiency before exotic generation
Air sealing, thermostat strategy, efficient appliances, lighting and eliminating unnecessary standby loads can be evaluated with before/after consumption.
Verify savings
Judge any energy product by measured kilowatt-hours and costs over comparable periods, not only promotional percentages.