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==Energy Saving Tips==
* How much more in Energy Savings can be achieved at home and work?
* Where can more energy be saved with simple changes?
* What low cost changes will be a good return on investment?

===Introduction===
Look at the sections below to work out where more energy efficiency can be applied for your situation.

===Lighting===
Change light bulbs for [[Compact_fluorescent_lamp|compact fluorescent lights]] or [[LED_light_bulb|LED lights]] to save 80-88% on electricity.<ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/media/Light_Energy_Calculator.html Regular versus Efficient Lighting Calculator]</ref>
Turn off lights when you leave a room.
Use sunlight instead of artificial light if available. E.g [[Skylight_(window)#Skylights|Skylights]]
Use automatic controlled lighting which only operate when people are present.<ref>[http://www.cleverhome.com.au/automation/Clipsal-C-Bus-5753PEIRL-PIR-light-MultiSensor.pdf Natural light level and motion detection for lighting control]</ref>
Use fluorescent tubes with electronic controllers (ballasts) and approximately 33%.<ref>[http://www.sylvania.com/BusinessProducts/LightingForBusiness/Products/Ballasts/ElectronicBallasts/ Electronic Ballast for Fluroescent Tube lighting]</ref>
Consider replacing halogen light fittings for compact fluorescent lights that fit in the same area.<ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/index.php?view=article&catid=6:energy-efficiency&id=28:halogen-downlights-and-compact-fluorescent-lights-cfl-downlight-comparison&option=com_content&Itemid=8 Halogen downlight versus compact fluroescent light]</ref>

===Hot Water===
Install water saving shower rose and tap aerators to save over 50% on hot water. <ref>[http://www.todae.com.au/WaterSaving/WaterSavingIdeas Water Saving Methods]</ref>
Try to limit showers to 4 minutes to save on hot water.<ref>[http://www.todae.com.au/Products/showertimer/ Shower Timer] </ref>
Fix any water leaks promptly.
Work out how much hot water you use per year and see if solar hot water is cost effective. <ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/solar/Solar_Hot_Water_Calculator.html Solar Hot Water Calculator] </ref>

===Cooling===
Insulation can save up to 80% in heating and cooling costs.<ref>[http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au/Benefits/Energy-efficiency.aspx Energy Efficiency of Insulation]</ref>
Window tinting can reduce solar radiation by 70%.<ref>[http://www.oztint.com.au/residential.html Home windows tinting heat reduction]</ref>
Powered roof ventilation can reduce roof loft temperature by 5 degrees Celsius.<ref>[http://www.edmonds.com.au/pdf/maestro_12v_mechanical_ventilator_300mm.pdf Thermostat controlled roof ventilation]</ref>
Use natural breezes and fans instead of air conditioners where possible.<ref>[http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/cooling.htm Fan and Air Conditioner considerations]</ref> <ref>[http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=ceiling_fans.pr_ceiling_fans Energy Star Fan selection]</ref>
Clean [[Air_conditioning|air conditioner]] filters to improve efficiency.<ref>[http://www.allductcleaning.com.au/tutHVAC.htm Air Conditioner clean Filters and Efficiency gains]</ref>
Consider running bedroom air conditioners on off peak electricity.
Reducing general electrical consumption can also lower cooling requirements.<ref>[http://www.energyrating.gov.au/acuse.html Air Conditioner Efficient practices]</ref>

===Heating===
Stopping draft through exhaust fans that are off with a self closing shutters can save 20% in heating and cooling<ref>[http://www.environmentshop.com.au/ProductDetails.asp?PID=2737 Ceiling Exhaust Fan Draft Stopper]</ref>
Set cooling for 24 degrees Celsius and heating at 20 degrees Celsius.<ref>[http://www.energyrating.gov.au/acuse.html Recommended Heating and Cooling Settings for Efficiency]</ref>
Control the area cooled or heated by closing doors, windows and stopping drafts.

===Entertainment===
Consider placing a rooms entertainment equipment on one power board and switching it off at the wall when not in use.<ref>[http://www.arlec.com.au/catalogue/hi/leadspowerboard.pdf Power board styles]</ref>
Appliances can be controlled by remote controlled power boards if power point access is difficult.<ref>[https://secure.vividcluster.crox.net.au/jaycar2005/productView.asp?ID=MS6150&keywords=powerboard&form=KEYWORD Remote Controlled Power Board]</ref>
Turn off gaming consoles at the wall when not in use as some have a very high standby power consumption. <ref>[http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=106370&catId=100582&tid=100010 Game Console Power Consumption is Large]</ref>

===Computers===
Turn on computer power management with screen power down at 15 minutes and computer sleep in 30 minutes of inactivity.<ref>[http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/prod_development/revisions/downloads/computer/Version5.0_Computer_Spec.pdf Energy Star 5 for Computers]</ref>
Control computer peripherals with a USB controlled power board that is only on when the computer is on.<ref>[http://dstore.com.au/lifestyle/6-Way-USB-Activated-Powerboard%A0%A0%A0/900578.html USB controlled power board for computer peripherals]</ref>
Choose a laptop instead of a desktop and save over 50% in energy costs.<ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/media/Computer_Energy_Calculator.html Computer Energy Calculator]</ref>
Buy efficienct computers with Energy Star 4 or 5 rating and include 80 Plus standard power supplies.<ref>[http://www.80plus.org/ 80% + efficient computer power supply standard]</ref> <ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/power/computer_power_consumption_calculator.html Computer part selection for efficient computing calculator]</ref>

===Appliances===
Use cold water for the washing machine. Save 50 - 150 litres of hot water costs per load.<ref>[http://www.lanfaxlabs.com.au/washing_machines.htm Water Machine water consumption comparison]</ref>
Use clothes line rather than dryer.
Clean dryer filters regularly to improve efficiency. Consider ducting hot dryer air out of the house to save on cooling.<ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/media/Save_Energy_and_Money_Checklist.html Home Energy Efficiency Ideas]</ref>
Turn off fridges that do not need to be in use.
Look for new appliances with 1 watt standby and are top performers in Energy Stars.<ref>[http://www.energyrating.gov.au/tesaw-main.html Top Energy Star appliance winners]</ref>

===Timers===
Consider daily, weekly, countdown timers or sensors to limit lighting hours.
Countdown timers can be used for classrooms, stairways, walkways, exhaust fans etc.<ref>[http://www.arlec.com.au/display.php?pid=12 Electrical Timers]</ref>
Any device with a moderate standby power consumption may benefit from a timer.<ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/media/Electric_Device_Calculator.html Appliance Energy Consumption Calculator]</ref>

===Measurement===
Consider measuring electricity consumption to accurately measure savings.
$40 AUD for power point measurement.<ref>[http://www.walkershardware.com.au/showProduct/Electrical/Time+Controlled+Switches/10339262/ENERGY+METER+COST Power point Energy Meter]</ref>
$100 AUD for building power measurement.<ref>[http://www.efergy.com.au/ Building Power Meter]</ref>

===Further Considerations===
Is solar energy worthwhile in your location to create electricity at a better rate that from the grid? <ref>[http://www.matthewb.id.au/media/Solar_Power_Calculator.html Solar Power Calculator]</ref>
[[Cogeneration]] can create electricity first and then heat using gas. The electricity generation is a bonus energy return. The can scale to large number of buildings.<ref>[http://www.mefl.com.au/documents/woking-1.pdf Woking Shire Co-generation achievements]</ref>
==References==
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