Guides & Resources

How to Save Electricity

Are you paying too much for your electricity or simply want to know more ways of saving on your electricity? You’ve come to the right place.

Compare Electricity Plans

After all, Cheap Bills exists to help save you money on your bills. So, read our top tips on how you can save BIG on electricity and not only pay cheaper bills but also do your part in helping the environment.

Top Tips to Saving Electricity

These tips are easy to implement and once implemented you’ll start noticing the difference in your energy bills. Please keep in mind that different states and territories will set their own regulations for electricity supply. To find out more just click here.

Saving Energy on Cooling and Heating

Shut doors to rooms you’re not using, and only cool or heat rooms where you spend the most time.
Keep curtains and window shades closed to reduce the amount of energy required to maintain a consistent indoor temperature.
Wear more layers of clothing in winter to stay warm and use a hot water bottle and add extra blankets to your bed to stay warm.
Choose energy efficient ( look for 5 stars) heating and cooling devices to help save on energy and hence money.
Always choose a wood or gas fireplace over an electric fireplace. The latter uses up much more energy.
Keep fridges and freezers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from the oven and the sun to save electricity.

Saving Energy on Lighting

Turn off all appliances and devices at the PowerPoint like TVs, DVD players, laptops, tablets, etc when not in use. This saves more energy than leaving them on standby.
Ensure all powerpoints around your home and business are turned off. They still consume energy being switched on.
Use a power board to supply electricity to multiple appliances at the same time saving you energy. You can switch them all off using one switch.
Use lamps or spotlights if you only require a small amount of light.
Use energy-saving light globes. Upgrade your old globes to these.
Turn off any lights your not using.

Saving Energy on Cooking

Thaw food in the fridge first to reduce your cooking time.
When using an oven, avoid continuously opening the door as it increases your energy use.
When cooking keep lids on pots to reduce the amount of time and energy used.
To boil water using an electric kettle rather than the stove.
Only run a dishwasher when it’s full which will also help save water and use the economy cycle for everyday washing.
Avoid using too many electrical devices at one time in the kitchen.

Saving Energy on Laundry

Only use the washing machine or dryer on full load to conserve energy.
Use cold water whenever possible to wash clothes.
Install energy efficient taps fitted with sensors that control the water flow. They help with both saving you energy and water.
Use a clothesline instead of a dryer to dry your clothes.

Start putting these electricity-saving tips to good use and you’ll start to see a real price reduction in your bills. For more great tips and help with comparing your electricity plans speak to our team today.

Get started today

Our staff will help you find the best electricity rate for your family.

1300 786 045

Win a FREE rewards card

Enter into the competition by switching your provider to get a chance to Win $1000 Master/ Visa Prepaid Card