Saving on housing services: insights shared by a State Duma deputy
Ready to slash those utility bills? Here's some advice from Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing and Utilities, Sergei Kolunov, on how to save money ahead of the expected 11.9% tariff surge on July 1, 2025.
First off, let's tackle the extra, non-essential services that might be sneaking into your utility bills. Kolunov suggests looking out for home phone or radio points, and cutting the cord on them can have a significant impact on your wallet.
Next up, he recommends moving to energy-efficient light bulbs. They're 10 times more energy-efficient and can slash your electricity costs by two to four times if you swap out all the bulbs in your humble abode.
Furthermore, Kolunov reminds us not to overlook the little things. Appliances, even when switched off, can still consume energy. Unplugging them can make a difference.
Lastly, Kolunov bringing the dishwasher to the spotlight. It uses two to three times less water compared to handwashing, making it an investment that could pay for itself in a few short years.
But to truly make a difference, it's not just about minor tweaks. Consolidate those savings with broader strategies like energy efficiency improvements, water conservation, optimizing heating and cooling, renewable energy options, and energy audits if possible. And don't forget the power of behavioral changes—turn off those unused appliances and unplug them when not in use.
With a bit of smart thinking and some elbow grease, you'll breeze through that tariff increase like a boss!
Moving forward, concentrating on personal-finance areas related to home-and-garden, reducing non-essential services such as home phone or radio points (cutting the cord) can help save money. Additionally, purchasing energy-efficient light bulbs for your lifestyle can reduce electricity costs by two to four times, which falls under the category of personal-finance management.
