Don’t Sweat the Price Hike: Control Your Energy Costs with Smart Thermostat Solutions (and Prevent Tampering!)

Are you ready for the energy price increase?

We know that some energy company’s have sent out an announcement regarding the sharp rise in energy supply prices, which is concerning! As your trusted thermostat company, we’re here to help you navigate these changes and keep your energy bills manageable.

Energy companies have informed customers that, due to market conditions, the Basic Generation Service (BGS) price will increase significantly on June 1st. This means that if you’re like the average customer using 777 kWh/month, you could see a nearly 20% increase in your total bill.

But don’t panic! There are ways to take control of your energy consumption and mitigate the impact of these rising costs.

Here’s how you can combat the energy price increase:

• Shop for Electricity:
  
  • As energy companies suggest, exploring third-party energy suppliers could potentially offer you a lower rate than the BGS price. Take the time to research your options and compare prices, plan structures, and contract terms.
• Utilize Budget Billing:
  
  • Energy company’s offer an Equal Payment Plan (EPP) to help even out your monthly bills, making them more predictable. This is especially helpful during peak energy usage seasons.
• Analyze Your Usage:
  
  • Take advantage of your energy company’s Analyze Usage tool to understand your energy consumption patterns. This will help you identify areas where you can make changes to save energy.
• Explore Bill Assistance:
  
  • If you’re struggling to manage your energy costs, investigate your energy company’s bill assistance programs and payment arrangements.
• Embrace Energy-Saving Practices:
  
  • Implement energy-saving tips throughout your home. Small changes can add up to significant savings.

And of course, we strongly recommend leveraging the power of smart, programmable and tamper proof thermostats!

How Thermostats Can Help You Save (and Stay Consistent):

• Smart Thermostats: Intelligent Energy Management:
  
  • Smart thermostats learn your heating and cooling preferences and automatically adjust the temperature based on your schedule and occupancy.
  • Many smart thermostats offer features like geofencing, which adjusts the temperature when you leave or approach your home, preventing wasted energy.
  • Remote access via smartphone apps allows you to control your thermostat from anywhere, ensuring optimal energy efficiency.
  • Smart thermostats can provide energy use reports, so you can see trends in your usage.
• Programmable Thermostats: Set Your Schedule:
  
  • Programmable thermostats allow you to set specific temperature schedules for different times of the day and days of the week.
  • By programming your thermostat to lower the temperature when you’re away or asleep, you can significantly reduce your energy consumption.
  • Even older programmable thermostats offer a great way to save money, by making sure you are not heating or cooling an empty house.
• Tamper-Proof Thermostats: Maintaining Your Savings:
  
  • For those who want to ensure their energy saving settings are not altered, tamper proof thermostats are a great solution.
  • These thermostats often come with locking mechanisms, or password protections, that prevent unwanted adjustments.
  • This is very helpful for rental properties, businesses, or homes with children, where settings can be changed, increasing energy usage.
  • Maintaining a constant and pre-set schedule, is a very important part of keeping costs down.

Our Thermostat Recommendations:

• Consider investing in a smart thermostat, like our CT3000 Wi-Fi Thermostat, with advanced features like geofencing and learning capabilities for maximum energy savings.
• If a smart thermostat isn’t in your budget, a programmable thermostat is a cost-effective alternative. Take a look at our CT2001 Deluxe Tamper Proof Thermostat or our CT100 Standard Tamper Proof Thermostat.
• If you need to ensure your settings remain constant, look into tamper proof thermostat options. All of our thermostat offer limiting set points for Heating and Cooling. Our thermostats with Fixed Set Points are the CT72 Basic Tamper Proof Thermostat, the CT74 Basic Tamper Proof Thermostat, the CT76 Basic Tamper Proof Thermostat, the CT7668 Basic Tamper Proof Thermostat and the CT100 Standard Tamper Proof Thermostat. Our thermostat with customizable set points are the CT3000 Wi-Fi Thermostat, the CT400 Advanced Tamper Proof Thermostat and the CT2001 Deluxe Tamper Proof Thermostat.

Don’t let the rising energy costs catch you off guard. Take control of your energy consumption with smart and tamper proof thermostat solutions, and energy-saving practices. We’re here to help you stay comfortable and save money!