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bills
10 posts with this tag.
Smart Thermostat Settings That Actually Save Money
A practical way to set schedules, setbacks, and temperature ranges for real bill savings; includes heat pump-specific tips and simple checks to confirm results.
Attic Insulation ROI: What You Can Really Save
Attic insulation is often the fastest payback home energy upgrade. Use realistic ranges, comfort clues, and our ROI calculator to estimate savings for your climate and bills.
Best Home Energy Upgrades by Budget: $2k to $25k
A practical playbook for spending $2k, $10k, or $25k on energy upgrades—based on your bills, comfort issues, and equipment age.
Dehumidifier Cost Per Day: The Math and Cheaper Fixes
Calculate what a basement dehumidifier costs to run at your electric rate, then cut runtime with moisture fixes that often cost less.
Space heater cost per hour: the math that explains your winter bill
Calculate what a 1500W space heater costs per day at your electric rate, then see cheaper comfort fixes that reduce the need for it.
Cold rooms, hot rooms: fix uneven temps before big upgrades
Weekend-level fixes to even out hot and cold rooms before spending on new HVAC or windows.
How We Calculate Costs and Savings: Our Methodology
Where our upgrade estimates come from, the data we use, and the limits you should know before trusting payback numbers.
Home energy terms in plain English (from SEER2 to U-factor)
Plain-English guide to SEER2, HSPF2, AFUE, U-factor, SHGC, ACH50, kWh and other labels so you can compare quotes and plan upgrades.
Why your energy bill is so high: 7 things to check first
A 10–20 minute checklist to find whether billing quirks, weather, HVAC, hot water, or new gadgets are driving your high bill.
How to read your utility bill without guessing
Translate your utility bill into kWh, therms, and actual costs per end-use so you can target the right upgrade.