Everybody handles household bills and expenses differently. However, for the majority of people, the idea of saving money each month is enough to get them talking about their energy bills.
Luckily for you, we have compiled a list of the best ways to manage your energy bills easily and effectively, to help you reduce your household expenses and breathe a little easier. We will show you why Natural Gas and gas appliances are a great option if you want to manage your energy consumption and start saving for that next renovation.
Budgeting is key
The first step is to analyse where your money is going. Although this step doesn’t make most people jump for joy, it’s an essential step in figuring out how you can better manage your ongoing household expenses.
We recommend getting your past bills together and taking a look at what they come to as a whole. From here, you’ll start to get a better idea of how your home is making use of energy, and you’ll have the information you need to make some cost-saving choices.
Look for patterns you can adjust
Your past bills are the data points, but you will still need to decide what to do with them. This saving tip will come down to the individual and your home set-up. If you use electricity for hot water, heating and cooking and are looking to cut back on electricity consumption, there are a number of great alternatives available, including Natural Gas.
Because Natural Gas appliances heat instantaneously, this can save on energy consumption as you don't have to wait for the hot water or cooktop element to heat up before you can start using it, and your hot water is not being pre-heated in a tank, even when you're not home to use it. This means gas is always at the ready when you're wanting to use an appliance, but not costing you money when you're not.
Also, in New South Wales, gas prices work on a declining block tariff. What that means for you is that over time, the gas you use in your house becomes cheaper per unit with the more gas you use. You can capitalise on this by increasing the number of household appliances that use Natural Gas, as opposed to electricity.
Do your research
While the biggest variations in cost could be governed by your fuel source, there is also plenty to consider in terms of where your gas bills are coming from. Different energy retailers have their own rates, and even their own incentives, that might tip the dial in your favour in terms of securing a good deal.
If you haven’t already checked, it’s best to establish whether Natural Gas is available in your area. You can do this quickly and easily by keying your street name into the search box on our connection services page.