SOLAR POWER With the money saved on electricity, it typically pays for itself in around 2 \u2013 3 years, with solar panels potentially reducing household electricity bills by at least 50%. This not only reduces the load on the electricity grid but also ongoing electricity costs for the lifetime of the solar system.<\/p>\n
ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING\u00a0In the face of increasing electricity and power costs, we\u2019re all looking for efficient lighting \u2013 including skylights and large windows that make the most of sun positioning, and efficient lighting technology.<\/p>\n
Consider installing LED bulbs as they use 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent lighting. CFL light blurbs also use 25 \u2013 35% less energy than traditional light bulbs or incandescent bulbs.<\/p>\n
QUALITY INSULATION\u00a0No one wants to buy a draughty home. Insulation in the walls, floors and ceilings keep a house cool in spring\/summer and pleasantly warm in autumn\/ winter, helping to save on artificial heating which typically makes up on average 40% of a household\u2019s usage.<\/p>\n
GOOD AIRFLOW\u00a0Quality ventilation that delivers good airflow and takes advantage of the climate to maintain a comfortable temperature range in the home is another key component of your home\u2019s \u2018passive design\u2019, allowing it to harness natural breezes to keep it cool or reduce heat loss through draught proofing. This can include shades on south-facing windows, shade trees and cross ventilation in order to reduce the need for artificial heating or cooling.<\/p>\n
ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES\u00a0Check out the appliance models and search for the energy ratings online if the energy-efficient sticker has been pulled off the front appliance. If you\u2019re in the market for new appliances, prioritise your purchases according to star ratings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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