Australian households waste hundreds of dollars a year on unnecessary energy costs. Here's how to stop.
Loyalty is expensive. Default tariffs are almost never the cheapest. Compare plans every 12 months and switch if you can save $100+.
Compare Plans →A 50W halogen replaced by a 7W LED saves $12-15/globe/year. A typical home with 20 downlights saves $250-$300 annually. Payback in under 6 months.
LED Downlights →Heating and cooling is 40% of your energy bill. A smart thermostat learns your schedule and stops heating/cooling an empty house. Ecobee and Google Nest are the top picks.
Smart Thermostats →Dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers use a lot of power. Set them to run after 10pm or before 7am if you're on a time-of-use tariff. Automated timer plugs make this effortless.
Smart Plugs →The biggest single thing you can do. A 6.6kW system pays itself back in 4-6 years and then generates free electricity for 25+ years.
Get Solar Quotes →If your home is more than 10 years old, ceiling insulation may have settled or been installed below current standards. R4.0+ is the minimum recommended in most Australian climates.
Insulation Options →The biggest single saving remains switching energy providers and installing solar — together worth $1,500-$2,500/year for most Australian households.