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1. 

   JoeClark
   Member

   Hello,

   We're looking for quotes to use in our leaflet 'Managing your energy costs' and wondered if you could help. It's all about looking at reducing energy costs when going through cancer treatment.

   In particular, please tell us about ways you save on your electricity bills. Do you have any tips for increasing energy efficiency in your home?
   Also, if you have switched energy suppliers, how easy was it to do? Has it saved you money?I went through Energy Efficiency Video for help ,but wasnt satisfied.
   Any help would be much appreciated and if we like your quote we'll use it in the leaflet with your permission.

   Thank you.

   Posted Friday 11 Aug 2017 @ 9:52:36 am from IP #
2. 

   Johnnojack
   Member

   Here's one, use a tablet instead of running a PC for hours every day. Save more than 1kWh per day.

   Posted Saturday 12 Aug 2017 @ 4:28:42 am from IP #
3. 

   jdaley
   Member

   It is simply a matter of being thrifty.
   You may recall in the past we were told by our parents, turn the light off when you leave the room, put on 3 layers of clothes before you put on a heater etc.
   Today though, few work to these tips, people seem to want seasons turned around and day and night turned over by using energy.
   Other than having more efficient equipment , nothing other than thrift will help.

   Posted Sunday 13 Aug 2017 @ 11:20:55 am from IP #
4. 

   Rick
   Member

   Joe, the videos are made for marketing energy efficient products, not particularly about the person at home. Identify what your electric loads are. If you are not using electricity for heating what are the other sources that are costly? Connection to the grid - the service to property charge, on my bill, is the major cost. At over $1 per day it is hard to avoid this cost, (although it may be offset if you have suitable solar PV and enough $$ from the feed in tariff)

   If your quarterly bill is say $300, you would still have a bill of $100 if you used no electricity at all.

   Assuming your house is reasonably well insulated (this may not apply on the tropics) what are the appliances or other loads, given your situation.

   Posted Monday 14 Aug 2017 @ 12:25:24 am from IP #
5. 

   Benny
   Member

   Contact Living Smart - http://livingsmart.org.au/ They have heaps of pamphlets already - no need to re-invent one. Also heaps of websites doing this even retailers ... https://www.synergy.net.au/Your-home/Save-energy/Energy-saving-tips

   Unless there are special circumstances for cancer patients ? If keeping warm is an issue then personal heating blankets are a great idea.
   https://reductionrevolution.com.au/products/sunbeam-heated-throw

   Posted Monday 14 Aug 2017 @ 4:48:05 am from IP #
6. 

   moblet
   Member

   I'll second @jdaley. Most folks posting here probably live in an energy-conscious fashion (especially those who've ever lived off-grid) and may not be aware of how their habits compare with others'. E.g. I've been appalled to discover that some people use the hot tap exclusively in the bathroom, even if they don't require and aren't waiting for hot water to arrive.

   Posted Wednesday 23 Aug 2017 @ 4:24:02 am from IP #
7. 

   Morbo
   Member

   you will be surprised, how many people are unaware of how much energy it takes to heatup water.

   Posted Wednesday 23 Aug 2017 @ 12:31:05 pm from IP #
8. 

   Diver
   Member

   moblet said:
   I've been appalled to discover that some people use the hot tap exclusively in the bathroom, even if they don't require and aren't waiting for hot water to arrive.

   Some things that I see people do are absurd...like running the hot tap until hot water comes through and then adding cold water to cool it down in the sink.

   Standing around waiting for a near full electric jug to boil is another waste of time and energy.

   It also appears that most people are yet to discover thermal socks and under garments.

   JoeClark, sorry that these are not quotes but you are better off using information to arrive at your own.

   Posted Wednesday 23 Aug 2017 @ 11:54:27 pm from IP #
9. 

   Morbo
   Member

   oops, posted in wrong thread
   yes, I noticed the kettle thing as well. Boiling 1.5 L for just one cup. Hot water is the 2nd biggest energy use

   example: Our Rinnai Infinity is rated to 13-160MJ per hour, the gas fire place to 12.5-25MJper hr
   The rating on the instantaneous is 24L/min cold in at 24 C out at 70 I believe.
   The gas fire place on lowest setting does 30m2 room just fine

   Posted Thursday 24 Aug 2017 @ 12:51:30 am from IP #

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