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? Read the rest of this entry »
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Appliances such as pool pumps use a large amount of power, potentially adding $150 to each quarter’s power bill. Read the rest of this entry »
04 Apr
Solar panels and hot waterA common question we are asked is whether the solar power panels create hot water. They don’t. Read the rest of this entry »
29 Dec
Clothes Drier TipsIf 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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23 Jul
Heating & CoolingHeating and Cooling uses the most energy in an average household, approximately 45%! To reduce this energy usage, consider the following tips.
23 Jul
AppliancesAppliances are accountable for approximately 23% of an average household’s energy usage. To reduce the energy usage of your appliances:
23 Jul
Water HeatingDid 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:
23 Jul
LightingLighting is responsible for approximately 11% of an average household’s energy usage. To make your lighting more energy efficient:
23 Jul
Fridges & FreezersFridges & Freezers are responsible for approximately 8% of energy usage for a regular household. To become more energy efficient:
23 Jul
Efficiency TipsThe 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.