Simple Energy Saving Actions

If every Victorian household undertook some simple energy savings measures, as a state we could save up to 3 million tonnes of carbon  emissions each year.

Here we list the top 10 things Victorian households can do to save money, energy and reduce carbon emissions:

1. Install or top-up insulation in ceilings
2. Switch off the second fridge
3. Take shorter showers – keep them under 4 minutes instead of the 8 minute average
4. Switch appliances off at the power point wherever possible
5. Set thermostat to 18-20 degrees Celsius in winter and 26 degrees Celsius in summer
6. Wash clothes in cold water
7. Close off areas that don’t need heating in winter
8. Replace standard light globes with energy efficient globes in high use areas
9. Seal draughts and gaps around external doors and windows
10. Switch off lights when not needed.

Do more to save energy

The Australian Government’s Living Greener website has many more ways to save energy, including:

• Buy energy efficient appliances
• Clever cooking
• Get a home assessment
• Improve heating and cooling
• Install ceiling insulation
• Install solar hot water
• Install solar power
• Switch to greener energy

From travelling in a sustainable way to finding the most efficient dishwasher, the ‘Little Shop of Big Ideas’ on the Victorian Government’s ResourceSmart website  has more ideas on saving energy.