Energy Saving Tips:
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- Switch off the lights in unoccupied rooms.
- Use natural lighting throughout your home during the day.
- Where possible, change your old light globes to low-energy ones (such as LED or
Compact Fluorescent lights) throughout the house.
- Try to use desk or standard lamps where most light is needed, instead of lighting
the whole room.
- Consider installing time, motion or light sensing switches.
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- Try to only use cooling or heating when and where needed – close off doors
to unoccupied rooms while cooling or heating is turned on.
- Do not place heaters near windows because this will increase heat loss.
- Remember to turn off your cooling or heating overnight and also when you're not
home.
- Keep the heat inside during the colder months by closing windows and sealing gaps
and cracks in external doors with draught stoppers or 'door snakes' around the frames.
- Opening up the doors and windows during the hotter months will let a cool breeze
through the house.
- Wall insulation saves up to 20% of heating and cooling energy loss.
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- You can save the standby power of appliances which aren't in use by switching them
off at the wall.
- Where possible, wash your clothes in cold water and dry on a line or rack.Avoid using a clothes dryer where-ever possible.
- When buying new appliances, remember to compare star ratings - the more stars, the
lower the running costs for you!
- Fully load your washing machine and dishwasher before running the cycle.
- Size your fridge so that it is appropriate for your needs - fridges are most efficient
when full. If you have a second fridge, consider giving it a break over the winter
and only use when needed.
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- Fix that dripping tap! It's not only adding to your water bill, but also the energy
bill for heating the water.
- Try to get into the habit of taking shorter showers instead of baths or long showers.
- Install water-saving showerheads and you'd be surprise the difference it makes!
- Don't allow hot water to run as you brush, wash or shave.
- When going away on holiday, switch off your hot water system.
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- Ensure you keep up regular maintenance on your appliances, clean filters, replace
seals, remove dust or cobwebs, and get regular services to ensure that your appliances
are running as efficiently as possible and reduce wastage of energy and money.
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- Work on laptops, they are far more energy efficient than desktop computers.
- Set all monitors to automatically turn off after a set time of inactivity, Screensavers
are not energy savers.
- Ensure shared equipment, such photocopiers, printers, scanners and kitchen appliances
are turned off at night.
- Use low-energy lights, especially in areas where lighting is used for extended periods
of time.
- Install timers or movement detectors for lighting in area’s used less frequently.
- Where possible, recycle paper and packaging and encourage others to do the same.
Energy Efficiency Programs Victoria:
The government is providing the community with various information and practical tools to help manage energy consumption and bills, with advice on energy efficiency, shopping around for the best retail deal, and how to access concessions, rebates and incentives. Below are some energy efficiency programs the government provides to help you save more.
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Energy Efficiency Programs Victoria
- Save money on the installation of energy-efficient products, reduce your energy bill and help the environment by getting involved in Victorian Energy Upgrades.
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- Independent energy price comparison tool designed to help you find the best energy offer available to you. The Victorian Government's $50 Power Saving Bonus payment is available from 1 July 2018 when consumers search for their deal on Victorian Energy Compare website.
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Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard
- The Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard helps Victorian households with a better understanding of the energy performance of their homes by allocating a rating between 1 and 10 stars. The star rating covers both the building and fixed appliances. The Scorecard also rates a home's performance during cold and hot weather to help improve the comfort of your home in winter and summer.
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