Easy energy savings tips to bring down bills

In a world where every watt counts and every dollar saved makes a difference, finding ways to reduce your energy bills has dual benefits for your bank account and the environment.

You can take control of your energy consumption – without compromising on comfort or convenience.

Try shopping around to find an energy supplier which works best for you and your household. We often stay with the same supplier for years out of habit, convenience, or simply because we don’t know how to check out our options. Take a look at Energy Made Easy, which is a free, independent government resource which compares prices to help you get the best deal for what you need.

All you have to do is enter your postcode or suburb, your current provider/s, and some details about your previous bills to get a thorough comparison of the services in your area.

When it comes to energy-saving tips, knowing your weak spots is crucial.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, an audit of your existing energy usage is a great place to start. The Residential Efficiency Scorecard program is a nationally recognised system that can help you find blind spots in your energy usage.

The Residential Efficiency Scorecard will guide you towards a government-accredited scorecard assessor who is trained to sniff out energy inefficiencies and provide sustainable solutions for your home, saving you dollars on your energy bill.

For more tips, take a look at this article from the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.