Before you start thinking about how you can lower your APS electric bill, it is important to understand your APS bill. Energy is more complicated than most people think. That is why we work hard to give you reliable information to help you save money. It is easier to knowhow to lower your electric charges when you understand them. Today, we are going to help you understand your bills.
Factors that impact your bills
Most people think that their energy bill is determined by how much electricity they use. So they try not to use a lot of electricity during the day to reduce their energy bills but nothing changes. It is important to understand that your monthly bill is not just determined by how much electricity you use. Here are some factors that affect your energy bills.
Temperature changes
Arizona has got extreme summer temperatures that affect your bills. Your energy bills may increase by as much as fifty percent from April to June. Even if you do not change the settings on your thermostat, air conditioners will run longer as the temperatures get hotter and this increases energy consumption.
Rates are seasonal
When summer sets in, the need for energy to run air conditioners and other electric appliances increases. This means that the cost to deliver it also increases. Summer months have a very high kilowatt-hour charge. If you see a change in your bills during summer, it doesn’t mean that your business used more energy but it means that a new charge has gone into effect. You should, therefore, look for the times of the day that you are being charged more to try and reduce your APS electric bill by not using heavy appliances during the peak hour. You can confirm this by logging into your account and doing a comparison of your usage this month to the same time the previous year.
Changes to your home
Changes to your home can also impact your electric bills. Some of the changes that can impact your bills include skylights and light tubes, remodeling or room additions and new drapes, new windows and broken sunscreens.
More people in the home
When more people are in the home, you will use more energy than usual. These new people may include a new baby, house guests, and student from college, school break, and recent retirement.
Estimated meter reads
The reading on your meter is normally continuous and any meter reads estimated will adjust the following month automatically.
How to reduce your energy bills
Now that you understand the various factors that affect your energy bills, you can think about reducing your energy bills.
To lower your APS electric bill, start by finding out the biggest electricity consumers in your home. Once you know them, you should find out the time of the day when the electric charge per unit is the highest and when it is the lowest. Once you know this, try to use the big electricity consumers during the time of the day when the charge per unit is lowest.
