Rising electric bills are forcing New Yorkers to rethink how they use energy at home, according to Spectrum News. Some homeowners are turning to insulation and efficiency upgrades to bring costs down.
One homeowner cut her bill by up to 25% after sealing her home and switching to energy-efficient lighting. Experts say similar changes can reduce costs by as much as 40%, along with simple steps like using programmable thermostats and limiting appliance use.
Utility officials say recent rate hikes—some around 8%—are necessary to maintain aging infrastructure. Still, homeowners are looking for any way to ease the financial strain.
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