Want to cut energy bills? Change the lifestyle.
LIVING ROOM
1. LIGHTS
※ Use a compact 7 watt fluorescent bulb instead of a 40 watt incandescent bulb and save abt $15 per bulb per year.
※ Place lamps in the corners of the room to reflect more light.
※ Use light coloured paint on the walls. A dark coloured room absorbs light and requires more lightening.
※ Make the most of available natural light to minimized the use of electric lightening.
2. POWER SOCKETS
※ Standby power can account for up to 10% of home electricity use. Switch off power sockets and save around $50 a year.
3. TELEVISION
※ Turn off the television when not in use. Keeping in on for background noise will raise monthly bills.
BEDROOM
1. AIR CONDITIONER
※ Use a fan instead of air-conditioner and save about $650 a year.
※Set the temperature higher – every degree raised saves about $200 a year.
※ Choose an energy-efficient model. A 4 tick model saves around $350 a year compared to 1 tick model.
2. COMPUTER
※ Enable the computer’s energy saving features to switch to hibernation mode or switch off completely when not in use.
3. WINDOW
※ Draw the curtains or blinds during the hottest part of the day to keep the house cool, especially for the west facing windows.
KITCHEN
1. WASHING MACHINE
※ Choose a front loader on your buy – it uses up to 50% less energy than top loaders and 40% less water.
※ Air dry clothes instead of using an electric clothes dryers.
2. KETTLE
※ Boil water only when needed. Use a thermos flask to store hot water instead of an electric airpot and save $300 a year.
3. KITCHEN SINK
※Wash dishes in a plugged sink and don’t leave the tap running.
4. REFRIGERATOR
※ Choose a 4 tick model over a 1 tick model and save abt $100 a year.
※ Buy the smallest model that meets the family’s needs – larger models generally use more energy.
BATHROOM
1. WATER HEATER
※ Instant water heaters are more energy efficient than storage heaters. Switch it on before shower and turn it off after use.
2. SHOWER
※ Using a low flow shower head instead of a normal one saves around 3 litres of water each time you shower.
※ Take a shower rather than a both and save up to 400 litres a week.
3. TOILET
※ Re-use laundry water to flush the toilet.
※ Fit a water saving device such as a bag or bottle, in your cistern to reduce the amount of water needed for each flush. This can save 3 litres per flush.
LIVING ROOM1. LIGHTS
※ Use a compact 7 watt fluorescent bulb instead of a 40 watt incandescent bulb and save abt $15 per bulb per year.
※ Place lamps in the corners of the room to reflect more light.
※ Use light coloured paint on the walls. A dark coloured room absorbs light and requires more lightening.
※ Make the most of available natural light to minimized the use of electric lightening.
2. POWER SOCKETS
※ Standby power can account for up to 10% of home electricity use. Switch off power sockets and save around $50 a year.
3. TELEVISION
※ Turn off the television when not in use. Keeping in on for background noise will raise monthly bills.
BEDROOM
1. AIR CONDITIONER
※ Use a fan instead of air-conditioner and save about $650 a year.
※Set the temperature higher – every degree raised saves about $200 a year.
※ Choose an energy-efficient model. A 4 tick model saves around $350 a year compared to 1 tick model.
2. COMPUTER
※ Enable the computer’s energy saving features to switch to hibernation mode or switch off completely when not in use.
3. WINDOW
※ Draw the curtains or blinds during the hottest part of the day to keep the house cool, especially for the west facing windows.
KITCHEN1. WASHING MACHINE
※ Choose a front loader on your buy – it uses up to 50% less energy than top loaders and 40% less water.
※ Air dry clothes instead of using an electric clothes dryers.
2. KETTLE
※ Boil water only when needed. Use a thermos flask to store hot water instead of an electric airpot and save $300 a year.
3. KITCHEN SINK
※Wash dishes in a plugged sink and don’t leave the tap running.
4. REFRIGERATOR
※ Choose a 4 tick model over a 1 tick model and save abt $100 a year.
※ Buy the smallest model that meets the family’s needs – larger models generally use more energy.
BATHROOM
1. WATER HEATER
※ Instant water heaters are more energy efficient than storage heaters. Switch it on before shower and turn it off after use.
2. SHOWER
※ Using a low flow shower head instead of a normal one saves around 3 litres of water each time you shower.
※ Take a shower rather than a both and save up to 400 litres a week.
3. TOILET
※ Re-use laundry water to flush the toilet.
※ Fit a water saving device such as a bag or bottle, in your cistern to reduce the amount of water needed for each flush. This can save 3 litres per flush.
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