Many of us are experiencing a pinch in our wallet and paying for the home electricity bill is definitely one of the top worries in our minds. It is said that the electricity consumption in households will increase due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) as people heed the government’s call to #StayAtHome.

Thankfully, the Government has announced gradual discounts for electricity bills for domestic consumers as part of the economic stimulus package. Besides supporting the government on the electricity discounts, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has also temporarily suspended meter reading and replaced it with an estimated bill to comply with the MCO directive.

The Prime Minister has also announced a six-month discount for domestic consumers starting April 1 to ease the burden of the people. The following notes the detail of the discounts as part of the stimulus package:

· Up to 50% discount is given to domestic and/or residential customers who use up to 200kWh of electricity per month.

· 25% discount for customers who use 201kWh to 300kWh of electricity per month.

· 15% discount for customers who use 301kWh to 600kWh of electricity per month.

· 2% discount for customers who use more than 600kWh electricity per month.

To further help save electricity, it’s best to heed these tips at home:

1. Set your air conditioner temperature at 24 Celsius.

2. Clean the air conditioner’s filter regularly for more efficient usage.

3. Shut your doors and windows when using the air conditioner to cool your room faster.

4. Switch off the lights during the day and use natural light.

5. Choose 5-star energy-efficient electrical appliances.

6. Use LED bulbs for long-lasting but low power consumption usage.

7. Gather your laundry for a fuller load to wash at one go.

8. Sun dry your clothes instead of using the dryer to save energy usage, if possible.

9. Iron your pile of clothes in one go.

10. Lessen the use of the oven by thawing your frozen food beforehand.

11. A fridge without clutter improves airflow for better efficiency.

12. Use water heaters and pumps wisely because they use a lot of energy.

Want to track and monitor your energy consumption? Download the user friendly myTNB app today!

For more information on prudent and smart energy use and methods, go to www.mytnb.com.my

In the event of a power outage, users can contact TNB CareLine (15454) and the TNB CareLine Facebook Page