15 MIN · NO PURCHASE
Set a fair baseline
Collect recent bills, note billing days and compare kWh per day for similar seasons.
Open the guide or toolSMALL STEPS. A CLEARER DIRECTION.
Give your next month a plan.
Start with what you know, measure what matters and choose one change at a time. Build a checklist that fits your home.
01 / UNDERSTAND
10 MIN · NO PURCHASE
Reconcile the statement
Separate current electricity charges, previous balances, fees, taxes and credits.
Open the guide or tool15 MIN · NO PURCHASE
Find the actual tariff
Save the price schedule, fixed charges, billing periods and contract end date.
Open the guide or tool5 MIN · NO PURCHASE
List what changed at home
Note occupancy, new appliances, EV charging and heating or cooling changes.
Open the guide or tool02 / MEASURE
ONE REPRESENTATIVE DAY
Measure an everyday load
Use an appropriate plug-in energy meter for a suitable appliance, or its documented energy label. Follow the meter’s rating and instructions.
Open the guide or tool15 MIN · SMALL EQUIPMENT
Check standby electricity
Identify non-essential electronics that stay on. Keep safety, health and critical equipment powered.
Open the guide or toolONE WEEK OF NOTES
Track real runtime
Use average consumption or a representative measured period for equipment that cycles on and off.
Open the guide or tool03 / TRY ONE CHANGE
10 MIN · BEFORE BUYING
Compare the lights used most
Compare actual watts and hours for the same useful lighting. Prioritize frequently used fixtures.
Open the guide or toolONE WEEK · IF YOUR PLAN FITS
Move a genuinely flexible load
If your tariff varies by time, test a convenient shift and compare the same kWh at both prices.
Open the guide or tool04 / PLAN THE NEXT MOVE
BEFORE A PROFESSIONAL VISIT
Prepare for an energy assessment
Collect bills, renovation plans and comfort notes. Ask the assessor what is included and which areas need access.
Open the guide or toolNEXT BILLING PERIOD
Check the next comparable bill
Record the change you made, then compare daily use and charges with the baseline. Keep other changes in the picture.
Open the guide or tool