Right off the bat, energy saving might not seem like such a huge deal, or actually trying to use less energy feels like a long shot. However, it impacts our environment and Ahem—our pockets big time. As a matter of fact, you can save up to $760 annually just by making tiny lifestyle changes like turning off an appliance after using it. Better yet, there's no need to compromise your quality of life to save energy at home and reduce your electric bills.

In light of that, here are four simple ways to kick-start your energy-saving venture today.

1. Use energy-efficient kitchen appliances

Kitchen appliances have loads of sentimental value. However, in terms of saving energy, replacing these old pieces with new energy-efficient appliances is key. They may cost you a little extra at first but will make sure you'll save tons later. Remember to get a sneak peek at the particular appliance's energy-efficiency rating to see whether it could turn the tables.

One such great product is the Tefal Home Chef Smart Pro Multi-cooker, which cooks food 80% faster and helps you save electricity at home. Or you could go for LG Instaview Slim French Door Refrigerator for more energy efficiency and longer freshness and if you fancy making fresh coffee at home all the while reducing your home bills, Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder is another fine choice.

Buy Tefal Home Chef Smart Pro Multi-cooker for SGD 279.00 in Singapore or MYR 699.00 in Malaysia.

Buy LG Instaview Slim French Door Refrigerator for MYR 6,255.00 in Malaysia.

Buy Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder for SGD 249.99 in Singapore or MYR 1,559.00 in Malaysia.

*Price is subject to change

2. Turn off appliances when you’re not using them

How many times have you fallen asleep and woken up to realize that no one has switched off the lamps or the TV? Yep, it is painful. What's more, the standby mode is the culprit for the consumption of over 10% of household electricity.

The bottom line is, that either you have to be extremely sharp-eyed and turn the appliances off at the wall or opt for appliances that have smart shut-off features to make your hectic lives a tad easier.

Speaking of which, TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip is a must addition. With it, you can control up to 3 devices remotely via an app, and more importantly, you can schedule the outlets to be turned on/off. If you want to quickly save energy at home, TP-Link Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug and D-Link Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug are also worth looking into.

Buy TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip for MYR 149.00 in Malaysia.

Buy TP-Link Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug for SGD 37.00 in Singapore or MYR 165.00 in Malaysia.

Buy D-Link Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug for SGD 27.90 in Singapore or MYR 79.00 in Malaysia.

*Price is subject to change

3. Use your cooling systems efficiently

Using heating and cooling systems is mandatory, but they come with a hefty price tag. If you want to save electricity at home, as a rule of thumb, Energy.gov.au recommends keeping an 18-27 °C temperature on your thermostat.

On the other hand, carefully picking the heating and cooling devices you purchase can also minimize your energy usage. For instance, if you choose Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 3C, you'll experience that it only consumes 0.7 kWh of energy per 24 hours and a substantial plummet in your home bills. Haier R32 Inverter Single Split Aircon and Mistral Smart Air Purifier MAPF32 are also some of the most energy-efficient cooling systems you should consider incorporating.

Buy Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 3C for SGD 129.50 in Singapore.

Buy Haier R32 Inverter Single Split Aircon for MYR 999.00 in Malaysia.

Buy Mistral Smart Air Purifier MAPF32 for SGD 215.00 in Singapore.

*Price is subject to change

4. Be aware of your TV electricity usage

Binge-watching The Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead isn't too bad until you see the digits on your electric bill. In fact, according to a recent study, heavy TV watchers consume 34% of the electricity that's used to power US televisions. That pretty much sums up the results of TV-watching addiction.

But, we can turn this around without cutting back on watching our favorite TV shows. That’s why there are smart TVs that use significantly less energy such as Samsung AU7000, Philips TV 32PHT5505 and Sharp HD Ready LED TV 2T-C32BD1X.

So, maybe it’s high time you replaced your old TV with one of these and easily save energy at home.

Buy Samsung AU7000 for SGD 599.00 in Singapore or MYR 1,799.00 in Malaysia.

Buy Philips TV 32PHT5505 for SGD 249.00 in Singapore or MYR 599.00 in Malaysia.

Buy Sharp HD Ready LED TV 2T-C32BD1X for SGD 269.00 in Singapore or MYR 739.00 in Malaysia.

*Price is subject to change

The verdict..

A single act like always resorting to the dryer instead of using a clothesline to dry your clothes at least once a week can prevent your efforts to save electricity at home. So, add in a couple of smart appliances that save a lot of energy while practising these good habits, and you're all set!