how you can take it easy and help save energy

• Use the BBQ instead of the cook top
• Switch the air-con to 24 degrees
• Delay the dishwasher to turn on later at night
• Hang out your washing instead of using the dryer
• Turn off TVs and computers when they are not being used
• Switch off your second fridge except when it’s really needed
• Switch appliances off at the wall rather than leaving them on standby power, especially when you go on holidays – it’s safer too.
• Change light bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps which use around 75 per cent less power while producing as much light as standard bulbs
• Wash clothes in cold water, avoid washing more loads than necessary, and dry clothes on the line rather than using a clothes dryer
• Only run your air conditioner when necessary, and set the temperature to 24 degrees in summer or consider using a fan instead
• Close curtains and blinds before your home gets too hot
• Set your hot water system to 65 degrees rather than 70 degrees
• When it’s hot think about dressing in lighter clothing rather than switching on air-conditioners
• Ensure the seals on your fridge are in good working order, and decide what you want from the fridge before opening the door
• Avoid using the oven while running air-conditioning in the hottest part of the day