Electricity is one of those categories where money leaks quietly. The typical household can save 10–20% without feeling deprived — here's how.
The playbook
Shift heavy appliances off peak, switch to LED, service the AC and set it to 24–26°C. None of these need willpower every day; they are one-time setup decisions that keep paying.
Measure it or it didn't happen
Set a monthly cap for electricity, log each spend the same day, and compare against last month. Seeing "78% used" mid-month is what actually changes behaviour — an alert at 80% and 100% keeps the cap honest.
Where the saving should go
Redirect the saved amount somewhere visible — a named goal or a SIP — the same week. Money "saved" that stays in the spending account gets spent; what leaves the spending account survives.
