It's important to be sensible about the way we use electricity to help save on our electricity bills and help the environment. Small changes in how we use electricity at home can make a big difference. At Ergon Energy we call this energy sense.
Our Energy Sense Hints list some simple things we can all do to save electricity around the home.
Our Electricity Emissions Calculator can help you develop your own personal action plan. Plus, you can compare your household's electricity usage to others in your area in three easy steps.
It's that simple. So use your energy sense and start saving.
Here are some of our top Energy Sense Hints to help you save electricity and help the environment.
- Switching your mobile chargers off at the wall can save you up to $50 a year1
- Be Aircon Smart - set your air conditioner at 25°C in summer and 18°C in winter as these are the most comfortable and energy-efficient temperature settings
- Reducing your shower time from 8 to 4 mins can cut hot water costs by 50%2
- Turning off your second fridge can save you between $100 and $200 a year3
- Using a clothesline rather than a dryer can save you around $150 a year4
- Ask Ergon Energy if our economy tariff options are suitable for your hot water system and other appliances.
- Buying a computer? Laptops use up to $50 a year less electricity than desktops5
- Water saving shower heads can save you up to $200 on your hot water6
- Set your dishwasher to an economy cycle and save up to $50 a year7.
Want more energy sense hints?
Download our Energy Sense guide (PDF 1.5mb) for more ways to save money and help the environment.
Source
Ergon Energy calculations based on;
1 Three chargers on 24 hours a day with a standby wattage of 1.8w.
2 Showering for half the time.
3 Energy consumption of a 300 litre fridge.
4 Four loads drying for 1 ½ hours each week in a 5kg dryer (2400w).
5 The difference between a standard laptop (168w) and a standard desktop computer (420w), in use for 3 hours per day.
6 A household of four people taking one 4 minute shower per person per day, with the hot water connected to Tariff 33.
7 14 place dishwashers with a 3.5 to 4 star star rating based on 1 load per day.
