Advertisement

Look Into Smart Meters

Energy technology really has come a long way. You can now purchase smart meters for your home that help track your energy usage and, in turn, help you control it. But that's not all they do. They also keep tabs on the entire energy grid and will automatically turn off your largest appliances if they detect that the grid is about to fail. That means that they can actually reduce blackouts.

Reddit

Depending on where you live, your energy provider might also pay you to have one installed or offer you rebates. So, there really isn't a reason not to look into getting a smart meter.