With grid electricity rates steadily rising, more and more households have experienced ‘bill shock’ – unexpectedly receiving a spectacularly high energy Bill. What are some actions that you can take to avoid bill shock? Bill Shock happens for two main reasons: high grid energy costs, and unusually high levels of energy consumption within the home. Usually, a shocking bill is the result of a combination of both. High electricity prices can only be controlled insofar as there are different electricity plans to choose from, and even with a wide range of choice it may not be possible to save much. The more effective tactic for bill shock avoidance is to cut down on energy consumption in the first place – or to produce it locally (e.g. with solar panels) instead of buying it with the grid. The tips below include strategies for dealing with both of the roots of bill shock. carbonTRACK is an energy management system that gives you total visibility and control over your home energy. Get a quote today! Bill shock prevention actions related to your electricity retailer Switch to monthly billing Bill shock tends to be especially grievous when the period between bills is long and the […]

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