Energy Efficiency in your Home
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The price of electricity increased 7.5% in the year between 2007 and 2008, and 41% in the five years between 2003 and 2008 - and its only going to increase further - source www.energywise.co.nz.
Being energy efficient is not as hard as you think. Changing some simple everyday actions and habits can help you cut the energy wasting and help create a more comfortable and healthy home to live in.
Going a few steps further with insulation and choosing energy efficient heat sources and appliances will give you an even more energy efficient home - saving you money in the long run.
Energy Saving Tips
- Close your curtains before it cools down outside, trapping the heat inside.
- Block draughts under doors, fire places etc.
- Use energy efficient lighting like Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are the most well-known type of energy saving light bulb and they are very efficient. Good quality compact flourescent bulbs (CFL) can use 80% less power and last up to six or more times longer than a standard lamp.
- Get your home properly insulated - good insulation is one of the most important steps to a healthy, comfortable and energy efficient home.
- Get an energy efficient heat source installed like a heat pump - supplied and installed by a reputable dealer. Heat pumps must be sized and installed correctly to deliver the energy efficiency they are capable of.
- If your shower fills up a 10 litre bucket in less than a minute, invest in a energy efficient shower head or purchase a flow restrictor for a few dollars from your local plumbing supplier.
- Consider a ventilation system. Drier homes are warmer, easier to heat and much healthier.
- Turn on your computers power saving functions.
- Call us to see if you are eligible for subsidies with EECA for insulation and an energy efficient heat source.
