Switchwise can help you save money in two ways - firstly by helping you switch to a supplier or plan with cheaper electricity prices and secondly by helping you to reduce your electricity consumption. Reducing the amount of electricity you use not only saves you money but also helps save the environment.
electricity saving tips
- Buy energy star rated appliances: the more stars, the more energy efficient the appliance
- Buy appliances consistent with your actual household needs. Do you really need such a large fridge-freezer or plasma TV?
- Take shorter showers to save water and power
- Turn off appliances at the wall plug: leaving appliances like televisions, stereos and computers on standby still uses lots of electricity and costs you money
- Use energy efficient light bulbs wherever possible
- Avoid installing down lights as they use a lot of electricity and break the ceiling insulation resulting in heat loss
- Try not to use clothes washers, dishwashers, etc until they are full
- Try to avoid using clothes driers by hanging your clothes outside or over heating vents
- Switch to natural gas for heating and hot water - establishment costs might be higher, but the cost and environmental savings will be considerable
- Generate your own energy by installing solar panels. There are generous government rebates for some Australians - check here to see if you might be eligible for a rebate.