How to be EnergyWise at home and save on energy bills
Saving energy in the home can be so easy! These pages show you how.
At a glance you will see the typical running costs for hot water systems, refrigerators, air conditioners and other household appliances. You may be surprised how much energy some appliances use.
Using less energy also means less pollution and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. So start now and save energy, help save the environment and save hundreds of dollars on your energy bills.
The household
Welcome to a typical Queensland household. Yours might not be exactly the same, but statistics indicate that this house and family, their lifestyle and type of appliances are representative of many Queensland households. Each individual household will vary, even with the same appliances and number of people. Energy consumption will also vary depending on the climate you live in.
In the kitchen
In the living room
In the laundry and bathroom
In the bedrooms
In outdoor areas
Hot water systems
Summer cooling
Cooling appliances
Winter warmth
Home lighting
Appliance labelling
Last updated: 03 October 2008