Hints To Minimize Energy Bill -

• Use energy efficient LED lights to replace fluorescent, halogen ones
  
• Switch off appliances at the wall socket - e.g., washers, dryers, PC's, TV, pay TV boxes.
  
• Schedule major appliances (e.g., dishwasher, drier, pool pump)
  
•   - for sunshine hours if you are not on Premium Feed in Tariff rates
  
•   - for off peak hours if you are on Premium Feed in tariff rates
  
• When planning to build a new house, consider 2 pane glass for windows, adequate insulation, decent  roof span facing north to maximize solar power generation and geothermal cooling.
  
• Use solar drying (clothesline) to dry clothes when possible
  
• If the house is more than 25 years old, have the wiring checked by a qualified electrician
• Consider automating zones to minimize heating, cooling costs
  
• Check for efficient insulation in walls and ceiling
• Shop around for best energy prices
  
• LED TV's consume lot less energy compared to plasma TV's
  

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