How to save on your electric bill with AI

Get personalized energy-saving tips

Generative AI suggests ways to save on energy. For example, tell AI about your average appliance use, and it provides an estimate of your energy expenditure along with ways to lower your overall output. It might suggest turning off lights when you aren’t home, setting your thermostat to a lower temperature, or running your washing machine using cold water.

AI also looks at your electric bill and suggests ways to save in certain areas. Ask a generative AI tool to “analyze these last six months of energy bills and provide a weekly plan to reduce energy usage by 10%” to try it yourself.

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Research alternative sources of energy

Are you looking to switch to more sustainable energy sources? Generative AI assesses local energy costs, alternative options (like solar or wind), and the value they provide. It analyzes the potential for long-term savings from investing in alternative energy sources and finds solutions that pay off over time.

For example, input your income, property size, energy usage, and budget, and generative AI suggests energy alternatives that could be cheaper in the long run. Try using this prompt: “Based on my current location and energy usage, recommend the most cost-effective alternative energy sources, along with projected savings over the next few years and how to get started.”

Save on energy every season

Learning how to lower your electric bill is especially important when temperatures are plummeting or soaring. Use AI to save on electricity during the winter and summer seasons with these tips:

Lower your winter electric bill

Electric bills usually increase during the winter months as you’re using more energy to heat your home. Address this issue by asking generative AI how to stay warm without increasing your energy bill. For example, AI might suggest sealing up drafty areas in your home, using energy-efficient space heaters, or adjusting your thermostat when you’re away. Find cost-saving tips with the following AI prompt: “How can I save on the electric bill during winter?”

Lower your summer electric bill

Like the winter months, the summer season also increases your energy bill. However, instead of heating your home, you’re spending on keeping it cool. Before you start cranking your AC, ask AI how to optimize your AC usage to save on your energy bill. Generative AI suggests ideas like running your AC during the coolest times of day or just before peak hours. Generative AI tools also suggest strategies for keeping your home cool by using small fans or closing your blinds during the daytime. Get similar tips from AI with the following prompt: “What are some ways I can stay cool in the summer without using too much AC?”

Lowering your electric usage not only saves money but also reduces your impact on the environment. Explore AI-driven solutions and take control of your energy bill with these ideas.