Page 3 of the Electricity Use archive. Return to page one for the full tag description.
For a causes-and-fixes approach, record a baseline bill, usage figure or unit price first, then make one repeatable change and compare the before-and-after result. The goal is to confirm the next decision for summer.
For this “what to check first” angle, record a baseline bill, usage figure or unit price first, then make one repeatable change and compare the before-and-after result. The goal is to confirm the next decision for summer.
Start with thermostat scheduling, shade, air sealing, clean filters and reducing heat-producing appliance use during the hottest hours. Measure your bill and usage after each change before paying for larger upgrades.