Saving Money

Together, let’s uncover practical strategies to help you make the most of your hard-earned dollars. In this category, we'll share invaluable tips, tricks, and insights to help you stretch your budget, cut expenses, and build a solid foundation for a secure future. From budgeting techniques to savvy shopping hacks, we'll explore ways to make every dollar count without compromising on the things that bring you joy.
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Using a thermal imaging camera like the HIKMICRO Pocket 2 to do an energy audit
Win and save!

Win a HIKMIKRO Pocket 2 Thermal Imaging Camera and more

We're giving away a thermal imaging camera to help you spot those pesky energy leaks! Plus, a chance to win a smart thermostat and smart plugs, too!

Two people installing a heat pump, which is a dual system heating and cooling appliance that’s better for the environment and your wallet.
IRA for the win

How to Get Your New Heat Pump Paid for in Texas

How to get your heat pump paid for in Texas, it's easier than you think!

New York is embracing incentives to capitalize on the Inflation Reduction Act
Save across the state

Beyond The Inflation Reduction Act: A New York Guide

New York offers a wide range of opportunities for home and lifestyle upgrades for homeowners and renters.

The deregulated energy market and different incentives through the state and IRA offer Texans lots of opportunity to save.
Save big in Texas

Beyond The Inflation Reduction Act: A Texas Guide

The deregulated energy market and different incentives through the state and IRA offer Texans lots of opportunity to save.

Electrification is key to achieving clean energy, and the Inflation Reduction Act helps homeowners and renters make the transition.
Electrification amped up

Understanding The Inflation Reduction Act for California

In California, the Inflation Reduction Act is designed to speed up the transition to a truly clean energy economy through a focus on electrification incentives.

Changing the time of day you run your pool pump can save you hundreds of dollars a year.
Pump up the savings

High electric bill? Check your pool pump.

Changing the time of day you run your pool pump, or replacing it with a variable speed model, can save you hundreds of dollars a year.

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to make homes more energy efficient with heat pumps, solar panels, and more.
So much savings

Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act for Homeowners and Renters

The Inflation Reduction Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make your home energy efficient and climate friendly. How it all works, though, can be confusing.

A family spends time together during a blackout
Stay safe

8 Tips To Prepare Your Home For a Blackout

Caught in a blackout? Don't get left in the dark! Here are a few simple things you can do to prepare your home and your family for a summer power outage.

A woman looks at her high electric bill new york on her phone
Big Apple bills

Why Is My Electric Bill So High in New York?

Need help navigating rising electricity costs in New York? You're not alone! Here's the lowdown on what's happening — and what you can do about it

A family looks at their electric bill
Lone Star woes

Why Is My Electric Bill So High In Texas?

Energy prices are rising in Texas — here's a quick rundown to help you understand why, plus tips on how to manage electric bill increases this summer.

A phone shows the OhmConnect energy plan in Texas
A better way

How to Find The Best Energy Plans in Texas

Feeling lost on how to get the most from your electricity plan? Here’s everything you need to know to pick the best energy plan in Texas. Savings await!

A woman looks disappointed at her bills
Stay sharp

Protecting Yourself From Common Energy Bill Scams

Energy bill scams are on the rise, and it's wise to be cautious. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself against utility bill scams in 2023.

A graphic showing an electric cord tangled with an arm
Smaller bills in TX

How to Lower Your Electricity Bill in Texas

Energy bills going through the roof these days? We can help. Here are five tips to save money and energy while living in the Lone Star state.

An overhead shot of a neighborhood
Make a plan

A Quick Guide to Texas Energy Plans

Got questions when it comes to which energy plan to choose in Texas? Everything you need to know to make an informed decision about powering your home.

Are gas and electric the same bill? Let us help figure it out.
Get the facts

Are Gas and Electric the Same Bill? Debunking the Common Misconception

It's a question we hear a lot: "Are gas and electric the same bill?" It can be confusing! Let's get to the bottom of it and get you saving money, stat.

A woman works at a computer on her bed
You're gonna make it

4 Ways to Earn Extra Money in New York City

Looking for ways to earn extra money in NYC? We've got you covered with a few simple ways to supplement your income while living in the Big Apple.

A woman looks at a tablet computer on her bed
At your fingertips

5 Online Tools That Can Help You Save Money and Energy

Whether you’re looking to make some eco upgrades or simply looking to reduce your electricity bills — these simple online tools can help you get there!

An image of the exterior of buildings in New York City
Easier than you think

How to Have a Lower Electricity Bill in New York City

Looking for ways to lower your electric bill in NYC? We've got five tips to save money and energy while living in the Big Apple. They're easy peasy!

A piggy bank sits broken on top of a utility bill
Get what's yours

Electricity Prices Are Skyrocketing: How to Reclaim Your Money

If you're not part OhmConnect yet, you're missing out on the opportunity to earn back some of what you're paying each month for electricity.

A key and keychain in a lock showing an apartment
No permission needed

How to Save on Energy Costs When You're Renting

Wondering how to save money and electricity when you're renting? We've got 8 ways apartment and home renters can make their spaces more energy-efficient.

The average electric bill NYC can be smaller with a few changes
Bright lights, high bills

What’s the average electric bill in NYC?

Wondering if you’re paying more than your NYC neighbor for your home’s electricity? Discover how to not only pay less, but actually earn money for your energy.

Get an IRA rebate for remodeling
Why pay more?

IRA Rebates Are Coming Soon: Here's How You Can Take Advantage Through Home Electrification Projects

You may be eligible for an IRA rebate if you're electrifying your home! Make the most of the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) with our guide.

People working in a small business
Small changes

5 Ways For Small Businesses To Stop Wasting Electricity

Own a small business? You could be paying more in operating costs than you need to! Simple adjustments that can help the planet *and* your bottom line.

A family leaving on vacation
Nobody's home

4 Tips for Electric Bills Savings While On Vacation

Vacations are expensive enough as it is! Find out how to save electricity and money while away from home on vacation with these can't-miss tips.

Inflation Reduction Act tax credits will put more money in your account
Big savings ahead

Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits: A Guide to Saving Money and Fighting Climate Change in 2023

Here's how the new Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits can help you save money at home or when you're on the go. Plus do something good for the planet!

A man holding up a sign saying how much money he saved on his electric bill
It's almost too easy

How to Hack Your Electric Bill & Save Money Every Month

“I don’t want a lower energy bill.” … said no one ever. Find out our favorite tips to save money on your electric bill, no hassle required.

5 Thrifty and Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Spare Your Wallet and the Planet This Holiday Season
The thought counts

5 Thrifty and Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Spare Your Wallet and the Planet This Holiday Season

Save money AND be the best gift giver this holiday season? We're in.

7 Ways to save energy and money this Thanksgiving
Let's talk turkey

7 Ways to save energy and money this Thanksgiving

Don’t let your hot oven heat up your energy bill too!

Energy bill up? Here's how electricity costs have changed over the past year
The meter's running

Energy bill up? Here's how electricity costs have changed over the past year

Utility bill costs are going up nationwide. OhmConnect analyzed data from the Energy Information Administration to examine the rising cost of residential electricity in the U.S.

17 Ways to Save on Energy Bills in 2022
Collect it all

17 Ways to Save on Energy Bills in 2022

Get help paying your electric bill with these money-saving tips

It’s time to chill your summer energy bill
Cold hard cash

It’s time to chill your summer energy bill

OhmConnect will help you reduce your energy use when it is most expensive with no cost and no risk.

How to pay less for electricity with Time of Use rates in 2022
Time is money

How to pay less for electricity with Time of Use rates in 2022

Learn the Time-of-Use hack that could save you a bundle on your energy bill

A man wonders why his electric bill is so high
What's up with that?

Why is My Electric Bill So High in California? (2023)

Live in California and struggling with a high electric bill? You're not alone, and there are ways to manage those electric bill increases this summer.

Keep cool and chill your bills
Cool cash club

Keep cool and chill your bills

No sweat savings for an expensive summer.

5 surprising ways to save money using smart devices
Bonus cash club

5 surprising ways to save money using smart devices

It’s not just saving electricity, though that works too.

how-to-reduce-your-energy-costs-using-smart-devices-this-summer
Don't touch that dial

How to reduce your energy costs using smart devices this summer

With inflation at historic highs, you need to have these tools to save your budget.

A couple looks at their California electric bill
Chill, bills!

5 hacks to lower your utility bill in California

Wondering how to lower your utility bill in California? We got you. Fight high heating and cooling costs with these tips to lower your energy bill.

How to make $30 referring friends and family from Texas
Share the love

How to make $30 referring friends and family from Texas

Since everything is bigger in Texas, we are offering Supersize Referral Rewards. If your Texas compadre signs up with your unique referral ID, you’ll get $30, and so will they!

How to Save Energy In The Fall and Winter
Stone cold savings

How to Save Energy In The Fall and Winter

Energy saving tips for colder weather

live-in-california-youre-eligible-to-claim-300-in-cash
Really free money

Live in California? You’re eligible to claim $300 in cash

Do you pay an energy bill? Then you could be earning money, right now.

What’s the difference between a rotating power outage and a PSPS?
Powerful knowledge

What’s the difference between a rotating power outage and a PSPS?

The low-down on Public Safety Power Shutoffs - why they happen and how you can prepare

12 Ways To Save Energy at Home During COVID-19
Small steps, big savings

12 Ways To Save Energy at Home During COVID-19

Simple tips to help manage your home energy usage and bills during this difficult time.

Time of use pricing can help you save money
Every minute counts

Timing is Everything - How Staggering Your Energy Use Could Save You a Bundle with Time of Use Pricing

The price of electricity can vary from day to day and even by hour. Use Time of Use Pricing to your advantage to lower your electric bill, fast.

The Clothesline Comeback
Been here for years

The Clothesline Comeback

Why more people are drying on the line

Spring Home Maintenance: Ways to Save Energy In The Spring
Spring into savings

Spring Home Maintenance: Ways to Save Energy In The Spring

Spring clean your energy bill with this energy saving, Spring home maintenance checklist.

13 Ways for Apartment Renters to Save Money on Energy
Efficiency efficiency

13 Ways for Apartment Renters to Save Money on Energy

Take control of your energy costs with these tips and tricks.

How to stop COVID-19 from hiking up your energy bill
Flatten the curve

How to stop COVID-19 from hiking up your energy bill

Tips to avoid a sky-high energy bill while we Shelter In Place.

Ideas for social distancing with kids
Don't go crazy

Ideas for social distancing with kids

Under quarantine? Social distancing? Here are 60 ways to spend time with kids while you’re in isolation.

A couple does the laundry in a washing machine
Lighten that mental load

6 Ways to Save Money Doing the Laundry

Looking to save money on laundry? We've got six laundry life hacks can save you time and soften your energy bill. (And no, you don't need to shower in your clothes!)

The Hidden Expense of Raising Kids That No Mom Blogs Tell You About
Don't be surprised

The Hidden Expense of Raising Kids That No Mom Blogs Tell You About

If you're not careful, the costs can add up in a BIG way.

Could you 'Marie Kondo' your power usage and shrink your energy bill?
Clear the clutter

Could you 'Marie Kondo' your power usage and shrink your energy bill?

Take a lesson from the queen of clean and tidy up your energy usage to pay less for power.

7 New Year’s Resolutions That’ll Make You Money & Help The Planet
New year, more money

7 New Year’s Resolutions That’ll Make You Money & Help The Planet

Happy New Year! Make this year’s resolutions count with goals that won’t just reward you but give the planet a high-five too.

Pocket $445 Per Year By Connecting Your OhmConnect Account With A Smart Thermostat
Get connected

Pocket $445 Per Year By Connecting Your OhmConnect Account With A Smart Thermostat

Thermostats that learn your habits, adjust accordingly and even participate in #OhmHours without you lifting a finger? Money. (Literally.)

9 Helpful Apps for Homeowners
Always in your pocket

9 Helpful Apps for Homeowners

Keep your bills in check, rent your extra space or get paid to save energy with the apps and services on this list

Apps that pay help you earn money even when you're on a walk
Go green, earn green

12 Apps That Pay For “Better” Lifestyle Choices

Apps that pay you! You're already going for a run, and turning off your lights when you leave the house - why not get paid for both of those actions?

11 Smart (& Easy!) Ways to Pay Less for Utilities
They're simple

11 Smart (& Easy!) Ways to Pay Less for Utilities

Most of us are overpaying for utilities - here's how to stop.

Two people get energy data with green button on a computer
Just a click away

Pushing The Green Button: How to Access Your Home’s Energy Data to Save (& Even Earn) Money

Imagine seeing your energy usage in near real time and being able to make immediate changes to improve efficiency. That’s the power of Green Button.

9 Tweaks That Can Net You an Extra $580 Per Month
Don't lose out

9 Tweaks That Can Net You an Extra $580 Per Month

Life hacks, budget boosters and apps that pay you.

Where Do The Prices Of Electricity Come From?
It's complicated

Where Do The Prices Of Electricity Come From?

Our electrical grid is a massive, constantly moving machine. Here we break down how it works, and why we pay what we pay for power.

Help the planet by getting out into the evironment
Go green, get green

How to Make Money Helping the Planet

Want to make money while helping the planet? Find out how you can add a little green to your bank account while also adding some green back into the environment.

A woman analyzes her electric bill to help her reduce carbon footprint
Push that green button

Got Your Utility Bill Handy? These Services Use Your Home’s Energy Data to Save You Money & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Looking to reduce your home's carbon footprint? All you need to know is your SDG&E, SCE, SMUD, or PG&E login information and you’re set to go.

The dirty secret in your investment portfolio
Clean money

The dirty secret in your investment portfolio

New research shows your investment portfolio may have more of an impact on your carbon footprint than any other individual action - including having a child.

See how much you can save on electric bill
Thank us later

These 9 Bill Hacks Could Save on Electric ~$2000 Per Year

Want to save on your electric bill every month? Check out our favorite hacks to get paid hundreds of dollars, just for unplugging and being smart about your usage.