Quick Energy Saving Tips
At SolarSwitch we want your new solar electricity system to have the maximum impact possible on your electricity bill and carbon footprint.
Here are some great energy saving tips you can implement in your home to compliment the installation of your solar power system.
Remember, with the help of SolarSwitch, we can give your household a head start in your efforts to save energy! This means your new solar electricity system will be even more effective in slashing your electricity bills.
To find out more about having a solar power system installed on your home or business enter your details here or call 1300 880 969.
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Standby Power
Don’t leave appliances on standby – unplug unused appliances or switch them off at the wall.
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Overheating or overcooling
Size counts! – choose the correct size appliance for the area you wish to heat or cool. Overheating or overcooling wastes energy.
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Use a fan instead
Use a fan instead of an air conditioner whenever you can.
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24 is cooler
24 is so much “cooler” than 18 – set your air conditioner at 24 degrees. Every degree cooler will increase your energy costs by around 10-15%.
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Draught proof your house
Draught proof your house - draught excluders and weather seals from your local hardware store can help to keep your house at the right temperature.
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Minimise heat loss
Minimise heat loss - close the doors, windows and curtains to retain the heat, especially at night.
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Wash in cold water
Wash in cold water - your clothes will come out just as clean and you’ll save about $30/year off your power bill.
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Hang your clothes out to dry
Hang your clothes out to dry - give the dryer and your hip pocket a break by hanging your clothes on the line.
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Lose the beer fridge
Lose the beer fridge – an old inefficient fridge can use up to three times the amount of energy of a new one.
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Smaller is more efficient
Smaller is more efficient – small, efficient appliances like pressure cookers, slow cookers and electric frypans use only half the energy of a standard oven.
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Monitor usage yourself
Monitor usage yourself – if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Ask us about a wireless energy monitor.
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Time your showers
Time your showers – remember the shorter the better! Also, install a water efficient showerhead and reduce hot water wastage.
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Replace your electric hot water system
Replace your electric hot water system - this can account for a third of your electricity usage, switching to solar hot water can mean big savings on your bill and on carbon emissions.
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Reach for the stars
Reach for the stars – look at buying energy efficient appliances, the more stars an appliance has on the energy rating label the more money you can save on power.
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Check your lights
Check your lights – switching to more efficient lighting could reduce your lighting costs by up to 80%.
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Love to cook?
Love to cook? – save energy when cooking by choosing the right tools. Gas is cheaper and less damaging to the environment than electricity. No gas? Consider the microwave, or an electric kettle instead of the stovetop.
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A clean fridge = a happy home
A clean fridge = a happy home – keep your fridges and freezers clean and well ventilated. This means that your fridge and freezer need space on all sides to allow heat to escape. Make sure that all the seals still close tightly, and are kept clean. Optimum temperature for your fridge ranges from 3 to 5 degrees, and your freezer’s recommended range is -15 to -18 degrees.
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Get a home energy audit
Get a home energy audit through SolarSwitch partners Logic & Form.
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