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We've compiled a few
simple energy saving tips to help make your home more cost efficient and environmentally
friendly
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Space heating
- The most economical way to heat your home would be by way of a heat pump. A good quality heat
pump with eco-friendly gas and at least a 4 star energy rating will cost around $1 per day to run.
If you are building a new home, look into passive solar design to utilize the energy from the sun
to help heat your home.
Lighting
- Whether you are on or off of the main grid, eco bulbs are a great option for energy saving. LED
lights are also very efficient, but light output usually restricts them to mood lighting.
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| Note: Eco bulbs should not be disposed of with your normal
household rubbish, they should be recycled at your local refuse station or contact the
supplier for advise. |
Refrigeration
- As your fridge and freezer need to maintain a certain temperature 24 hours a day, they become
high users of energy. By replacing your existing fridge or freezer with a more efficient
fridge or freezer unit, you may be able to halve the energy your refrigeration uses.
Water heating
- As water heating equates to around 30% of most residential energy usage, this is an important
area to look at in regards to energy efficiency. In most cases solar water heating can produce
around 75% of your hot water, thereby significantly reducing your energy consumption.
Insulation
- All new homes should be well insulated but many older homes are not. Unless
you are renovating it is difficult to insulate exterior walls, but there are companies that will
fill the wall space with expanding type foam insulation. It is well worth looking into roof and
underfloor insulation as this is fairly cost effective and many local councils now have funding
of up to $1500 available to subsidise installation costs.
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