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Quick money saving tips
Here are some tried and tested money saving tips:
- Switch off all equipment when not in use.
- Buy the most energy efficient appliances and equipment. (See Energy Star appliances) [ Energy Star website.]
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps, or tungsten halogens with metal halides. Use a professional lighting designer for new fit-outs.
- Check that thermostat controls on heating and cooking appliances work properly, and think about your temperature settings.
- Make sure your hot water thermostat is set at 55°C at the tap and the cylinder is well insulated.
- Check that fridge door seals are in good condition and replace them if necessary.
Guides
Use the following guides as part of your energy management plan to help you identify where your energy is going, how to monitor it, and how to make savings.
- Analysing your energy bill
- Measuring appliance energy use
- Identifying where the energy goes [PDF 98 KB]
- Saving energy without spending any money
- Identifying low-cost energy efficient measures
- Monitoring energy use
More information
Power saving tips
- EECA Business Saving energy without spending any money (PDF 81KB) [EECA Business website.]
- Energy Challenger calculator for business. [Meridian Energy website.]
Business support
- EnviroSmart [EnviroSmart website.] – a national initiative focused on improving the environmental performance and resource efficiency of businesses.
- Meridian Energy's guide to savings In your business. [Meridian Energy website.]
- Sustainable Business Network inspiring sustainable action. www.sustainable.org.nz
- The Natural Step sustainable business [The Natural Step website.]
- Transport fleet savings initiatives [GreenFleet website.]
General
- Environmental issues relating to energy [Ministry for the Environment website.]
- Compare electricity pricing at Consumer powerswitch [Consumer Powerswitch website.]
