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- Turning appliances off instead of leaving them on standby could save you up to US$250 per year.
- Install energy-efficient light bulbs, these can save nearly US$130 each over their lifetime compared to normal light bulbs.
- Turn your computer off instead of leaving it on standby.
- Try putting on a sweater instead of turning up the thermostat.
- Turn your TV off instead of leaving it on standby.
- Add to or improve the insulation in your house, to prevent heat loss through the walls, floors, and roof.
- Insulate your hot water tank and knock up to US$38 off your heating bill every year.
- Next time you buy a new appliance, look for the energy efficiency rating. On the A to G labelling scheme, A is the most efficient. These appliances can save you money as well as reducing your energy consumption.
- Buy 'in season' produce as 'out of season' produce is often grown in high-energy greenhouses.
- Let your leftovers cool before putting them in the fridge, this will reduce the amount of energy used.
- Keep the back of the fridge clean so it will work most efficiently.
