| Title | Updated |
|---|---|
| The Taking Control Issue (1.1 MB) | 1 Feb 2012 |
| The Summer Sale Issue (4.2 MB) | 1 Nov 2011 |
| The Energy Efficient home Issue (1.2 MB) | 1 Aug 2011 |
| The Top 10 Tips Issue (1.3 MB) | 3 May 2011 |
| The Renewable Energy Issue (1.5 MB) | 28 Jan 2011 |
| The Totally Cool Issue (1.7 MB) | 1 Nov 2010 |
| The Compare and Save Issue (973.1 KB) | 21 Jul 2010 |
| The Bathroom Issue (709.9 KB) | 16 Apr 2010 |
| The Backyard Issue (1.0 MB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
| The Kitchen Issue (912.8 KB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
| The Home Saving Issue (2.1 MB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
| The Save! Save! Save! Issue (1.5 MB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
| The Thumbs Up Issue (1.2 MB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
| The 10% Less Issue (2.0 MB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
| The Climate Change Issue (1.9 MB) | 17 Mar 2010 |
The Taking Control Issue
Here’s how we calculated the running costs and savings in the taking control issue.
Keep cool - and keep costs down
The calculations are based on a lounge room aircon of 6.1 kW. An ambient temperature of 30 degrees Celsius is assumed and when the air conditioner is set at 25 degrees it will cycle on for 70% of time. It is also assumed that the air conditioner is functioning normally, sized correctly for the room it is operating in and windows, doors and blinds are closed.
The Summer Sale Issue
Here’s how we calculated the running costs and savings in the summer sale issue.
Average running costs for air conditioning
The calculations are based on a lounge room aircon of 6.1 kW and bedroom aircon of 2 kW. An ambient temperature of 30 degrees Celsius is assumed and when the air conditioner is set at 25 degrees it will cycle on for 70% of time. It is also assumed that the air conditioner is functioning normally, sized correctly for the room it is operating in and windows, doors and blinds are closed.
Average running costs for refrigeration
The calculations are based on a family-sized fridge of 420 litres with 2-doors, freezer on top and fridge on bottom and frost-free.
Average savings with increased star ratings
The calculations are based on information provided on the running cost of products with different star ratings at energyrating.gov.au
Average running costs for swimming pools
The calculations are based on a 40,000 litre pool with a 1.15 kW pump and a 250 W chlorinator running for an average of 6 hours per day.
Average savings for pool pumps on Economy Tariff 33
The calculations are based on a 40,000 litre pool with a 1.15 kW pump and a 250 W chlorinator running for an average of 6 hours per day and comparing Tariff 11 Domestic and Economy Tariff 33. Tariff rates are effective 1 July 2011. Tariff rates are a guide only and are subject to change.
Average savings for 5-star rated pool pumps
The calculations are based on a 40,000 litre pool and comparing a 1.15 kW standard pump + 250 W chlorinator running for an average of 6 hours per day and a 350 W 5-Star pool pump + 250 W chlorinator running for an average of 8 hours per day on Tariff 11.
Note: 5-Star low wattage pool pumps typically need to run for longer than standard high wattage pool pumps to achieve the same volume of water turnover.
