A lot of consumers contact us because they have a problem paying their energy bill. Many people tend to under estimate their energy usage and are unaware of the amount of energy their home/business appliances actually use.
Being energy efficient can save you money on your electricity bills and can help ease the burden on the environment. Below are some tips to help you save money on your energy bill.
- Replace damaged fridge seals
Replace your fridge seals if damaged. This will stop cool air escaping and the fridge motor from running extra hard to compensate.
- Buy appliances with high star ratings
Choose appliances with the highest number of stars on their energy rating label. The higher the star rating, the mor energy efficient the appliance.
- Use energy-effiecient light bulbs
Compact flourescent lightbulbs are more energy efficient than normal incandescent bulbs and last up to eight times longer.
- Set your air conditioner at 24 degrees
Twenty-four degrees creates a comfortable environment and saves electricity. For every one degree cooler you set your air conditioner you will be charged around 10 percent more on running costs.
- Switch applicances off at the wall
If you're not using it, turn it off. Household applinces use significant amounts of electricity in standby mode (eg. when the appliance is turned off by a remote but not at the wall).
Online energy calculator
The Department of Mines and Energy has developed an online energy calculator to help you estimate the costs of your household electricity use. Use the calculator to discover where you are using the most electricity in your home and find out ways to save money on your energy bills.
