15 July 2022 
3min to read 
You’ve likely already noticed that your energy costs have climbed significantly in the past few months. If you’re on a fixed-rate energy plan, you’re likely to notice a sharp increase in your energy bills when your plan expires and you lapse onto a variable tariff. At Meteor Electrical, we’re working tirelessly to help our customers to make energy-efficient changes around the home that could help them cut the cost of running their home.
Combined with the right energy plan, our products can help you to save money on your energy costs. Even in the current crisis. Since your home’s lighting makes up around 15% of your overall energy costs, that’s a great place to start.
Here we’ll look at the lighting products that can help you reduce your energy consumption and keep your quotes low.
How often should I be comparing energy prices?
According to the energy experts at Switch-Plan, it’s recommended that you compare gas and electric every 12-18 months. Fixed-term energy contracts tend to offer better rates, but when they lapse, you’re automatically bumped to a variable rate tariff. And this is usually a supplier’s most expensive. The more proactive in comparing energy tariffs and switching plans, the more your household can save.
Why is it important to drive down energy usage?
Whenever you compare energy prices, you’re asked to input your annual or monthly energy usage. This is so that the comparison service (or supplier’s website) can give you a fair quote for your new energy plans. You can estimate this, but it may cause as disconnect between what you’re quoted and what your actual bills end up being.
By driving down your energy usage now, you’ll be able to get lower quotes when it’s time to compare prices. Here are some lighting products that will help you to do just that!
What lighting products can help me reduce my energy quotes?
Let’s take a look at some of the energy-efficient lighting products that can not only reduce your energy quotes but make your home look gorgeous and give you more control over the ambience of the room.
LED lamps
LED lamps are a no-brainer! They’re small, highly versatile, long-lasting and 85% more efficient than old incandescent bulbs. They’re over 20% more efficient than CFL bulbs, too. And because they’re available in a huge array of colours and wattages, there’s an LED for every use in every home.
Dimmer switches
Dimmer switches are not only a great way to set the mood for a romantic dinner, but they also reduce your lighting’s energy consumption. The more you use them, the more you whittle away at your energy bills.
Smart lighting
Smart lighting is the next step in the evolution of home lighting. Because it uses LEDs it’s highly efficient, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Smart lighting enables you to control the brightness and even the colour of your lighting from your smartphone. You can also switch the lighting in your home on or off, no matter where you are. No more worrying about whether you left the bathroom light on before going away for the weekend!
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