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Energy Saving Tips

Many Ways to Save Big $$$.

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$ Energy Saving Tips

Number 1.Check out the energy saving ideas below, to Reduce Power Costs & Save You Money. Following just a few of these Energy Saving Tips, will absolutely save you many, many hundreds of dollars per year & if you can implement them all, you WILL reduce your energy costs significantly.

Number 2.The best foundation for saving energy, is regular price comparison checks between energy suppliers. We listed some Online Comparison Tools below, so you can easily check if you are getting the best prices available. It's easy to compare prices & changing suppliers is seamless.

Number 3.The Genless section below, contains links to great calculation & research tools, like the solar panel calculator. Just input your address & roof description & get a breakdown of panel types & sizes, for your project. Or use the Appliance Calculator, to check NZ suppliers databases, for running costs.

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Reduce Power Costs

  • Reducing shower time from 15 minutes to 6 minutes can save hundreds of dollars per year..
  • Turn off all electronics on standby, at the socket. No more red lights.
  • Do Full Loads ONLY in Dishwasher.
  • Do clothes washing in cold water, detergent will work just as well.
  • Do Full loads of washing, not partial loads.
  • Hot tap leaking? it's a 40¢ washer replacement or a lot of money down the drain.
  • Insulated hot water cylinders & hot water pipes, will save a lot of cash.
  • Slow cookers use up to 10 times less energy, than ovens or counter top cookers.
  • Replace your bulbs with energy saving bulbs.
  • Hire a professional energy auditor for a comprehensive report, to act on.
  • Solar Power can cut Energy Bills by 50%.
  • Window tinting can reduce Air Conditioning cooling costs in Summer.

Save Money

  • Insulation for ceilings and floors can reduce heat loss by 50%. The higher the R-value of the insulation, the more heat/energy it will save.
  • Draught proof all windows and external doors.
  • Install Double Glazing.
  • LED bulbs consume around 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 10 to 15 times longer.
  • Size heaters or Air Con correctly for room size.
  • White goods, should be highly Energy Rated.
  • Replace leaking Fridge Seals.
  • Fridge temp, no more that 3 or 4OC
  • Freezer Temp, no more than -13 to 14OC
  • Programmable Thermostats, can save up to 10% of your yearly bill.
  • Reduce the Hot Water Thermostat, by as much as you are comfortable with.
  • Air leakage through heating / cooling ducts, can add up to 20% plus, on costs. Re-seal all leaks.

Compare Suppliers

Compare Energy Costs from New Zealand Suppliers. The online tools below, make it easy to search for the best deal and switching suppliers is fast and seamless.

Genless Calculators

Check energy usage of existing appliances, below. Find the most efficient appliances, by comparing ratings from most manufacturers.

LED Lighting

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Power saving tips

  • Do Full Loads ONLY in Dishwasher.
  • Do Full loads of Laundry, not partial loads.
  • Slow cookers use up to 10 times less energy, than ovens or counter top cookers.
  • LED bulbs consume around 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 10 to 15 times longer.
  • Set your fridge temp, no more that 3 or 4OC
  • Set your freezer Temp, no more than -13 to 14OC

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