Because I have more than ten years of experience as an electrical engineer, many people ask me: Why is my electric bill so high during lockdown? Does it have anything to do with the actual lockdown? Did the utility increase the rates? Or is it just a coincidence? That’s why I decided to write this … Read more

Why do energy companies want smart meters to be installed at the consumers’ side? Are smart meters safe? Are energy companies going to spy on you through them? Can they know what you use electricity for? Can smart electricity meters control your appliances and turn them on and off remotely? I am an electrical engineer … Read more

There are many reasons why energy companies charge different rates from one another, and from one location to another or from one segment of consumers to another. Some of these reasons are related to the companies themselves, and some are out of their control. I’m an electrical engineer with more than a decade of experience … Read more

There are at least five reasons why your electric bill fluctuates so much, some are avoidable, and some are not, but there’s a workaround for theme that can help you not only reduce the fluctuation severity, but also eliminate your electric bill almost entirely in some cases. I am an electrical engineer with more than … Read more

Did you notice an electric bill increase after smart meter installation? You are not the only one. Do smart meters increase your bills, is it a coincidence, or is it related to a new way of how electricity consumption is measured? What do you do if there was something wrong with the meter or the … Read more

Do dimmer switches save electricity and lower your bill, or are they just a waste of money? How much energy and money can a lighting dimmer save you? What kinds of light bulbs do they work with? And are the savings worth the cost of buying them an installing them? These questions and more, I … Read more

Can a faulty thermostat cause a high electric bill? If so, then is it worth it to replace it with a new one, or should you just leave it as it is? What are the symptoms that you have a faulty thermostat? And how does it affect your electric bill? These questions and more, I … Read more

Can a bad breaker cause a high electric bill? Or is there no such a thing? If it does, then is it worth it to replace the breaker, or should you leave it alone? What causes a breaker to break down, how to tell if you have a bad breaker, and what other issues that … Read more

How can you lower your electric bill in winter in an apartment? This is a common question that millions ask at the beginning of the winter season every year, and it is good to know the answer so that you save money that you could be better spent somewhere else. I’m an electrical engineer with … Read more