Electricity Savings Planner
Enter your bill, check the improvements you can realistically make, and see the potential monthly and yearly savings — so you spend effort where it pays back.
What can you improve?
Homes in hot climates are often 30–50%.
Typical homes: 13–25%.
$17.66–$29.44
per month, if every selected action is taken
$211.95–$353.25
before upgrade costs
1,200 kWh
14,395 kWh per year
Where the savings come from
- LED lighting≈ $14.24/mo
- AC thermostat +3°F≈ $6.93/mo
- Water heater at 120°F≈ $2.77/mo
- Standby power≈ $5.50/mo
These are potential savings based on typical homes and published rules of thumb — not a guarantee. Actual results depend on your home, climate, habits, and equipment. Upgrade costs are not included; use the LED Savings Calculator, Appliance Upgrade ROI, or Solar Payback Calculator to check how fast each change pays for itself.
How to use your plan
Start with the free wins
Thermostat settings, water heater temperature, and standby power cost nothing but a walk around the house. They typically trim 5–12% of a bill before you spend a cent.
Then check payback on hardware
LED bulbs, smart strips, and efficient appliances all cost something up front. The planner shows the potential saving; our LED, ROI, and solar calculators show how fast each one pays for itself.
Verify with your next bill
Compare the same month year-over-year, not month-to-month — seasons move bills far more than efficiency changes. Look at kWh on the bill, not just dollars, to remove rate changes from the equation.
Frequently asked questions
Most homes find 10–25% in behavioral and settings changes — thermostat, water heater temperature, standby power, lighting — without spending much. Upgrades like LED bulbs pay back in months; solar is a longer investment. The planner shows potential ranges so you can prioritize.
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