Tips to save power at your home

That's good news for the environment as well as for your pocket.

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At Home

Defrost your freezer - it will run more efficiently.
Fix dripping taps.
Turn your appliances off at the wall when not in use.
Turn your lights down to the low setting, or turn them off altogether.
For Electric Hot Water cylinders, the Ministry of Health recommend a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or higher to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria.

Going on Holiday?

These things can make a big difference, for no cost

Use natural warmth from the sun as much as possible to dry clothes instead of the dryer. SAVE $40* every year.
Washing powders are so effective in cold water these days, there's really no need to do hot washes. SAVE $60* each year.
Got a beer fridge? If you only turn it on at the weekend and keep it switched off during the week, you'll SAVE $100* every year.
For Electric Hot Water cylinders, the Ministry of Health recommend a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or higher to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria. Every 10 degrees C higher than that, and you're spending a hefty 10% more than you need to. SAVE $30* every year.
Like your towels warm and dry? Your heated towel rail can do the job in just a couple of hours - then flick it off and you'll SAVE $100* each year.
Phase out standby mode altogether. On TVs, stereos and electronic equipment. Washing machines, dryers, and phone chargers can drain unnecessary energy. Switch everything off at the wall and you'll SAVE $75* a year.
By limiting your showers to 5 minutes you could SAVE $100* per year.

Affordable power saving options

Replace main light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs

For more information, please visit energywise.govt.nz

LEDs - Very efficient and very long life: use up to 85% less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs and can last more than 15 times longer.
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) - Cost less to buy than LEDs. Efficient and long life: use up to 80% less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs and last more than 6 times longer.
New generation halogen globes - Best for lights where an almost identical look of standard incandescent bulbs is more important to you than efficiency. Use up to 30% less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs, but use 3 to 5 times more than LEDs or CFLs of similar brightness.

Install a water-efficient shower head

Insulate your hot water cylinder (if it's not an A grade cylinder).

Energy efficiency tips approved by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

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