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Here's how to keep utilities bill low even as power tariff goes up

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Electricity tariffs will be rising by about 9 per cent compared to the July to September quarter, which places it at 21.43 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) - before the 7 per cent goods and services tax - from now till December. For families living in four-room HDB flats, this...

This one is a no-brainer but one we are all guilty of. Making a trip to a nearby coffee shop for a quick lunch while working from home or leaving your bedroom to watch TV in the living room? Turn the switches off. Doing it once or twice probably would not make a dent in your bank account, but they will all chalk up to considerable savings in the long run.

When you are mulling over which snack to go for, you might want to keep the refrigerator door shut as keeping it open allows warm air to enter and raise the overall temperature. The fridge then expends more energy to cool your food items. And while you are at it, check that the door seals are in good condition. If the door is not sealed tight, it will let warm air in too.

Many appliances, from refrigerators to air-conditioners and television sets, now come with an energy label that displays how energy-efficient each product is as well as its life-cycle cost. Go for those which have more ticks , which will help reduce your household bills as well as greenhouse gas emissions.If your lighting fixtures are still running on incandescent light bulbs, it is time to make the switch to LED bulbs.

 

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