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5 new ways to save money on your power bill

5 new ideas worth trying. - by Laura Barry
  • 19 Jul 2019
5 new ways to save money on your power bill

Paying for things like water and electricity is expensive. It’s even worse in winter when most of us are trying to ward off the minus-zero chill with nothing more than hot water bottles and blankets. Sometimes, you’ve just got to turn the heater on or use the tumble dryer. With that in mind, we’ve sourced five new ways you can save money on your power bills.

Building company Mirvac recently ran a study called House with No Bills, which is a prototype energy-efficient home in the Melbourne suburb of Cheltenham, which was home to a family of four for twelve months. Thanks to the experiment, Mirvac now have some insights into how Australian families can save money on their power bills.

1. Use a timer

“A top tip that we found that helped to save energy was using timers on energy-hungry appliances, such as the washing machine and dishwasher, so that they only operate during daylight hours.

2. Get your fridge temperature right

“The colder your fridge temperature setting the more energy it will use. Rather than have the fridge set to an icy 2°C, we kept it at a slightly higher temperature of 4°C. Every degree helps when saving energy.”

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Set a timer so appliances run at low-cost times of the day.

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3. Recharge during the day

“It takes a bit of planning, but if you have solar panels, then recharging mobile devices, laptops and other electronic gadgets during the day (when there is sunlight) rather than at night, will help to make the most of solar energy.”

4. Don’t use everything at once

“A good way to ensure you are using less electricity is to not use everything at once. For example, only have a shower once the dishwasher has finished its cycle, rather than at the same time.”

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Turn off unused electronics and appliances at the switch.

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5. Use it or switch it off

“Believe it or not, even if you’re not using an appliance, it can still consume energy if left plugged in on ‘standby’ mode. We switched off appliances at the wall socket as soon as they weren’t in use, which helped to reduce the amount of energy used.”

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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