Today is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, a reminder that for utilities, energy providers, and solution partners, lowering energy bills isn’t just about efficiency metrics — it’s about trust, engagement, and delivering real value to customers.
Across the Energy Central Community, we’ve seen no shortage of ideas, programs, and technologies aimed at helping customers use less energy and spend less money. But as 2025 unfolds with continued affordability pressures, electrification growth, and changing load patterns, one question matters more than ever:
What approaches are actually resonating with customers — and sticking?
Over the years, our community has explored a wide range of strategies, with some key examples below:
What’s clear from the community dialogue is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some utilities are seeing strong results from time-of-use rates paired with education. Others are leaning into targeted rebates, low-income efficiency programs, or AI-driven insights that help customers understand their energy use in real time. And in some cases, the simplest changes — clearer bills, better communication, or proactive outreach — are delivering the biggest impact.
That’s where we’d love to hear from you.
👉 As we welcome 2026, which energy-saving programs or approaches have worked best for your customers?
Share what you’re seeing on the ground — including what hasn’t worked as planned. Your insights help the entire Energy Central Community learn faster, adapt smarter, and better support customers trying to cut their energy costs.