Tips To Save Power At Home

A few small changes around the house can make big savings on your bill.

That’s good news for the environment as well as for your pocket.

At Home

Defrost your freezer – it will run more efficiently.
Fix dripping taps.
Turn your appliances off at the wall when not in use.
Turn your lights down to the low setting, or turn them off altogether.
For Electric Hot Water cylinders, the Ministry of Health recommend a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or higher to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria.

Use natural warmth from the sun as much as possible to dry clothes instead of the dryer. SAVE $40* every year.
Washing powders are so effective in cold water these days, there’s really no need to do hot washes. SAVE $60* each year.
Got a beer fridge? If you only turn it on at the weekend and keep it switched off during the week, you’ll SAVE $100* every year.
For Electric Hot Water cylinders, the Ministry of Health recommend a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or higher to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria. Every 10 degrees C higher than that, and you’re spending a hefty 10% more than you need to. SAVE $30* every year.
Like your towels warm and dry? Your heated towel rail can do the job in just a couple of hours – then flick it off and you’ll SAVE $100* each year.
Phase out standby mode altogether. On TVs, stereos and electronic equipment. Washing machines, dryers, and phone chargers can drain unnecessary energy. Switch everything off at the wall and you’ll SAVE $75* a year.
By limiting your showers to 5 minutes you could SAVE $100* per year.

Affordable options

Initial Investment: Around $20 for four bulbs.
You Save: $84 a year*.
The Planet Saves: The same amount of CO2 as you’d save by not using your car for nearly six weeks.

Energy efficiency tips approved by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.