Living places

• In summer, keep cool by shutting doors, windows, curtains and blinds.
• Attempt to use fans instead of air conditioners and set your air conditioner to 26°C.
• In winter, reduce draughts by shutting windows, curtains and doors.
• Establish central heating to 18°C.
• Place in LED lights and turn them off when not needed.
• Switch appliances off at the wall.

Kitchen

• Be sure there’s tons of room around your fridge.
• Check the refrigerator seals keep the door securely closed.
• Make certain the fridge is not too full.
• Wait until the dishwasher is full, then put it on.

Bathroom and laundry

• Use cold water for washing machine.
• Place your hot water to 60°C.
• Wait until the washing machine is full of dirty clothes, then put it on.
• Put in low-flow showerheads–inquire at your hardware store.
• Have shorter showers–no longer than 4 minutes.

Pools

• Use a pool cover to keep the heat in and place in an efficient filter pump.
• If you would like a heated pool, consider a solar heating system.
• If you are building or renovating, consider how energy efficient you can make your place. This could save you money in the long term.

Here are some energy saving ideas to consider:

• Insulation–that keeps the house warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
• One light per switch rather than a single switch turning on more than 1 light.
• A solar hot water system–check if it is possible to find a government rebate.
• Gas ovens and cooktops–they’re usually cheaper to operate than electric versions.
• Double glazing for doors and windows –that keeps the house warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

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