There are a number of ways of saving on
electricity bills and conserving energy resources.
Lighting
Switch off the light when you leave a
room.
Choose globes wisely. One 100 watt globe
gives nearly as much light as two 60 watt globes, and saves 20 watts in
power.
Use fluorescent lights where possible.
They are more than 4 times more efficient than incandescent globes.
Home Heating
Keep doors and windows closed to keep
the heat in.
In winter, wear warm clothes indoors so
the heater can be turned down.
Open the curtains or blinds to let
sunshine to warm the house.
Insulate your home.
Water Heating
Make sure hot water taps do not drip.
Take shorter showers.
Try washing clothes in cold water.
Make sure the dishwasher is fully loaded
where possible.
Cooking
Pots and pans with flat bottoms are more
efficient to cook with.
Don't use small pots on large hotplates,
and keep the lids on.
Don't peek in the oven. This causes the
temperature of the oven to be reduced by up to 14 degrees.
Cook several things at once in the oven.
Other Areas
Decide what you want before opening the
refrigerator door.
Turn off the TV or stereo if no-one is
using them.
Hang washing out on the clothesline,
instead of using the clothes dryer.
Energy Ratings
When buying new
appliances, take note of the Energy Rating Label. It will help you choose an
energy efficient product which could save you hundreds of dollars over the
lifetime of the appliance. Each Energy Rating Label has a rating of up to 6
stars, which indicates how energy efficient the appliance is when compared
to other models of a similar size - the more stars, the more energy
efficient. The label also provides the estimated number of kilowatt-hours -
kWh) the appliance will use in one year. Multiply this by the current price,
and you will have your annual running cost.
Energy Rating Labels
can be found on all:
Refrigerators.
Freezers.
Dishwashers.
Air Conditioners.
Clothes Dryers.
Washing Machines.
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