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With inflation and household costs increasing, many homeowners are looking for ways to cut costs around the home this summer.

When we get a heat wave that lasts weeks in Ontario, energy costs can get expensive. Combine that with other summertime utility increases like water, and electricity for electronic devices the kids are using while at home for the summer holidays, and bills can soar.

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Summer is a time of joy for many Canadians, but many will be thinking about how to cut down on those expensive energy bills that creep up in the summer months.

With the air conditioning cranked on most days and children staying at home and playing on their electronic devices all day, those monthly energy bills are bound to rise. However, with a few simple steps, you can bring those costs down.

In this blog, Budget Propane Ontario, lists six simple tips that will help you save money on those expensive energy bills this summer:

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We have one more week to go until August and time is running out for you to take that summer vacation you deserve. The children will soon be going back to school, the weather will be getting cooler and you'll be hunkering down for a few months in your house to stay warm.

If you’re heading out on a summer vacation before that all happens, then you’ll be getting a well-deserved rest. However, there are some things you’ll need to prepare before you leave, including planning your travel itinerary, purchasing travel insurance and packing your suitcase.

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Did you know that Ontarians pay the highest rate in Canada for hydro? In fact, the price of electricity has grown significantly faster in Ontario than anywhere else in Canada over the past decade. A report by the Fraser Institute, which used data from Statistics Canada, shows that from 2008 to 2016 residential hydro costs in Ontario rose 71 percent - yet the average rise across the entirety of Canada was just 34 percent.

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to cut down on your monthly energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.

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With winter in full swing and the snow continuing to build up, you’ve probably had your heating on continuously for the past couple of months. With Ontario’s winter often lasting deep into April, your heating is likely to to be on for a while yet.

So, how exactly can your household cut down on its energy usage and save money on your bills each month. Budget Propane Ontario has listed five useful tips below: 

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