Making a few small changes to the way you use energy could make a difference to your next energy bill. Below are some ideas on how to reduce the amount of energy you use in your home.
Quick Tips
- TVs, DVD players, computers, stereos and game consoles still use energy when in stand by mode. To reduce your energy consumption switch these appliances off at the wall.
- Consider using a power board that can supply electricity to multiple appliances at the same time. This will allow you to switch off all appliances using the same switch.
- When only a small amount of light is required, use task lighting such as lamps or spotlights.
- Change your light globes to energy saving lights (compact fluorescent lights).
- Turn off lights in other rooms when not in use.
Big Ideas
We've also put together a list of big changes that you can make around the home to reduce your energy consumption. These changes could take time but offer longer term solutions to reducing yor energy usage.
- Next time you purchase furniture consider purchasing light furnishings as it makes the room easier to light.
- Reduce the number of down lights installed to reduce the amount of energy required to light a room.
Down lights that are recessed into the ceiling may also reduce the insulation in your ceiling and make it harder
to heat or cool the room.
