With our tropical climate here on the Gold Coast many homes have a pool in the backyard. Pools are great in the summer months but to keep them clean a pool pump needs to be running for many hours each day. Pool Pumps are usually quite energy intensive to run and with the price of power continuing to rise what can you do minimise this ongoing running cost of your pool? Continue reading
Category Archives: Efficiency tips
Making the Most of Solar Power by Utilising Off Peak Power
Appliances such as pool pumps use a large amount of power, potentially adding $150 to each quarter’s power bill. Continue reading
Solar panels and hot water
A common question we are asked is whether the solar power panels create hot water. They don’t. Continue reading
Clothes Drier Tips
If you need to use a clothes dryer regularly, here’s some efficiency tips that will help reduce environmental impact and save you money.
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Heating & Cooling
Heating and Cooling uses the most energy in an average household, approximately 45%! To reduce this energy usage, consider the following tips.
Appliances
Appliances are accountable for approximately 23% of an average household’s energy usage. To reduce the energy usage of your appliances:
Water Heating
Did you know that electric element type hot water systems can be responsible for around 2 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year?! To become more energy efficient:
Lighting
Lighting is responsible for approximately 11% of an average household’s energy usage. To make your lighting more energy efficient:
Fridges & Freezers
Fridges & Freezers are responsible for approximately 8% of energy usage for a regular household. To become more energy efficient:
Efficiency Tips
The easiest way to reduce the footprint that you leave on the planet is by learning how to become more efficient in the use of the energy you already consume. By implementing the simple steps you will find under ‘Efficiency Tips’ you can not only reduce your power bills, which means more money in your pocket, but also rest in the knowledge that every year you will be dramatically reducing the greenhouse gases that your existence is directly responsible for.