PowerSavvy

About PowerSavvy

Our PowerSavvy program has wrapped up, after supporting households on Thursday Island, Horn Island, and the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) to save power and money. A big thank you to everyone who took part!

Developed in partnership with local communities and funded by the Queensland Government, PowerSavvy put the power in customers’ hands through:

• White Goods Rebates for upgrading to energy-efficient appliances
• Business energy assessments to help local businesses improve energy efficiency and save on their bills
• Home Energy Health Checks to help families save energy and money
• The rollout of smart meters across Thursday Island, Horn Island and businesses in the NPA
• Access to My Account so customers can easily check their energy use
• Education programs for primary and high school students (learn more and download free resources below).

Energy saving tips

It’s easier than you think to be PowerSavvy! It’s often the small changes around the home that can make the biggest difference.

These resources can help you be PowerSavvy and reduce your power costs:

• Home Energy Health Check calculator - See your energy costs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and get tips on ways to save
• Appliance comparison tool - Find out how upgrading or replacing appliances could impact your energy costs
• Appliance tips – Learn how to reduce the costs of your appliances and save on your bills
• Compare residential tariffs - See which tariff is best for your home
• Compare business tariffs - See which tariff is best for your business
• Powersavvy booklet - Packed with simple, practical energy-saving tips for the whole family.

Start your journey to a more energy efficient home today!