Energy saving tips

Top energy-saving tips in the home:

• Switch off lights and appliances when they're not needed. Simple but very effective.

• Install energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps. They can save up to 80 percent of your lighting bill and last up to eight times longer.
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• Switch to a GreenPower electricity contract. Get the maximum percentage of GreenPower you can afford. Choose a GreenPower supplier.

• Make your home more pleasant to live in and reduce your need for home heating and cooling by installing insulation, draft-sealing and shading.

• If you have a heating or cooling system, set the thermostat appropriately. Each degree you turn it up in summer and down in winter can save you 10 percent in energy.

• When building, renovating, or buying a home, aim for high energy-efficiency. Visit www.energyrating.gov.au to find out more.

• When replacing an electric hot water service, install a solar unit, preferably backed by natural gas. Visit www.Hillssolar.com.au for the most efficient system on the market.