Have you got energy to burn?
Using power around the home is so much a part of our daily lives that we don't usually give it a moment's thought.
But doing one new thing each week to save energy could create a strong savings habit and reduce your power/gas bill, which averages $150 a month in a typical New Zealand home.
Low-to-moderate cost ways to further cut your energy bills
| Task | Estimated yearly savings | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Replace your four most used lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs | $65-$75 |
2 | Use a low-flow shower head | $40-$500 |
3 | Put up thermal-lined curtains | Up to $250 |
4 | Install ceiling insulation | $180-$400 |
5 | Install underfloor insulation | $60-$300 |
Each year you could save | $3451-$1,5252 |
Add these savings to the no-cost steps to save your money on power and you could get:
Total Savings (no, low and moderate cost) $745-$1,925
- Figure excludes any savings on thermal curtains
- Figure presumes a bigger-than-average energy bill and the maximum saving from thermal curtains
