Here are some helpful electricity saving tips:
- If you’re not using an appliance, switch it off at the plug.
- A geyser uses on average 39% of all household electricity; switch off your geyser during the day and only put on 30 minutes before needing hot water.
- Insulate geysers and water pipes as this will help the water to stay hot for longer. Reduce the maximum temperature setting for your geyser/ thermostat, to 60ºC.
- Instead of a long bath rather shower, as showers use less water and energy. Energy and water-saving shower heads use up to 40% less water and electricity.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy saving light bulbs, and switch off lights in unoccupied rooms.
- Don’t leave appliances (TVs, music systems, cell phone chargers and other electrical equipment) in stand-by mode – rather switch them off completely.
- To save money in your kitchen close fridge doors as quickly as possible when taking items out – do not leave the door open for longer than necessary.
- When cooking on your stove, match the pot with the size of the stove plate. Put the lid on while cooking.
- When possible, use your microwave to cook rather than your oven – it’s quicker and lighter on energy.
- Try to boil only the water you need instead of boiling a full pot or kettle every time.
- Track your electricity consumption and costs. What you measure you can manage.
