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Tips For Saving Money on Your Power Bill

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In the 1990’s Australians were fortunate enough to pay the lowest electricity costs in the world. Today, less than 30 years later, the cost of our electricity bills has soared, cementing us as the country with the world’s most expensive electricity costs. While the answer as to why our costs have increased so exponentially varies…

In the 1990’s Australians were fortunate enough to pay the lowest electricity costs in the world. Today, less than 30 years later, the cost of our electricity bills has soared, cementing us as the country with the world’s most expensive electricity costs.

While the answer as to why our costs have increased so exponentially varies depending on who you ask, the question remains the same – how can Aussies save money on their electricity costs?

We’ve put together a few ways that you can reduce the amount of electricity your household uses to help you save some extra cash for that home extension, holiday, or that new car you’ve had your eye on.

  1. Switch off appliances at the wall

When you’re not using your television, kettle, or slow cooker, switching it off at the wall is a great way to save energy. This stops electricity needlessly powering devices that aren’t actively being used. Just this simple act can save you money!

  1. Hang your clothes outside on sunny days.

Using the dryer can add to your electricity costs considerably, so hanging your washing outside can help save big bucks. As an added benefit, sunshine can actually help to disinfect your clothes.

  1. Keep the curtains drawn in summer

Instead of turning on the air conditioner, closing the curtains can actually help to cool the room, by deflecting heat and sunshine.

  1. Get Solar

It’s a good idea to consider installing solar powering for your home. This can help to significantly reduce your power bills.

  1. Install power-saving bulbs

It’s surprising how much electricity lightbulbs use. Switching to power-efficient bulbs can assist in reducing your energy costs.

  1. Fill your washing machine

When you do a load of washing, make sure that you fill it. This can help reduce your water usage, too, by reducing the number of loads you do. Washing machines can use a lot of power, so using them less often can only help your power bill!

  1. Shop around

Make sure that the company you’re using is the most cost-efficient for your needs. There are options out there, so don’t feel like you have to stick with what you’ve got if the costs outweigh the benefits.

Putting these simple steps into action can help reduce your costs and provide extra cash for you and your family. Start enjoying the benefits of lower electricity costs today.