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How to Save Energy (And Money) While Safe at Home

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Saving Energy in Unprecedented Times

Source: Jemena

• Australians are flattening the

healthcare curve by studying and working from home

• However, early research

suggests a 34% increase in energy usage already, and winter is yet to arrive

• How can we flatten the

energy usage curve?

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

How to Save Energy and Money While Safe at Home

Step 1. Find the best energy deal Step 2. Reduce your energy use with simple changes Step 3. Do your solar research

Who is the Australian Energy Foundation

The Australian Energy Foundation is leading the way to an equitable zero carbon society. We are a for-purpose

• rganisation whose work

benefits all Australians.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

From solar to insulation and everything in between, we help you with all areas of your home.

• We help you understand how to make your home energy-

efficient

• Connect you with fully vetted suppliers so you can buy with

ease and confidence

• Provide trusted, independent advice helping you make an

informed decision

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

How we help you

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

How you’re helping other people

We work with households facing energy poverty, helping them access renewable energy and energy-efficiency products to ensure they’re not left behind in the energy transition. When you choose a supplier through the Australian Energy Foundation, we will receive a fee from our suppliers. This enables us to continue providing energy advice to you and supporting all Australians to an equitable zero carbon society. Read more about our community projects aef.com.au/projects/

Find the best energy deal

Step 1

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Review your Retailer

Review your retailer:

• 1. Visit Victorian Energy Compare

(compare.energy.vic.gov.au)

• 2. Compare your current plan to other

available plans and receive the Victorian Government’s $50 Power Saving Bonus (by 30 June 2020)

• 3. Consider switching plans and/or

retailers to a better deal

Source: Victorian Energy Compare

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Communicate with your Retailer

• Check their website for COVID-19

related advice and information

• Ask for a bill at any time to

review potential increased usage

• Access their hardship programs

if you are having difficulties paying your bill. Options may include payment extensions, tailored payment plans, and a pause on energy disconnections

Reduce your energy use with simple changes

Step 2

• Cooking
• Heating & Cooling
• Water Heating
• Other Appliances (TVs, computers)
• Fridges & Freezers
• Lighting
• Standby

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

What area of your home uses the most energy?

Source: Australian Government

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Understand what to prioritise

Source: Australian Government

Focus on:

• 1. Heating & Cooling (40%)
• 2. Hot Water (23%)
• 3. Home Appliances e.g TVs,

Computers (14%)

• 4. Fridges & Freezers
• 5. Lighting
• 6. Cooking
• 7. Stand-by Power

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

1st Priority

Heating

Three ways to make your home warmer so you can use your heater less

• 1. Draught Proofing
• 2. Insulation
• 3. Window Coverings

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

• 1. Draught Proof Your Home

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

There are many products you can buy online to seal your home.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Sealing Doors and Windows

Example of draught under door

Air vents

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Floor Boards

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Chimney

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

A chimney sheep to seal unused chimneys

Plumbing and other gaps

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Green it Yourself Videos

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Videos with step by step instructions on how to seal different areas of your home. Greenityourself.com.au

• 2. Insulation
• Insulation can cut your heating

and cooling bills by 40-50% and make your home warm in winter and cool in summer.

• If your home was insulated

before 2010, chances are it doesn’t have enough insulation

• r it’s been moved out of place.

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Insulation Guide

Read our Complete Guide to Home Insulation to check if your home needs more insulation and how to choose the perfect type for your home. aef.com.au/insulation/

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

• 3. Window Coverings

After draught proofing and insulation, it’s important to cover windows as 10-20%

• f heat loss in winter
• ccurs via windows

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Simple Options for Window Coverings

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Thick Curtains that touch the floor with pelmets Plastic Window Film Bubble wrap

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Personal Heating: A variety of affordable products

Heated throw rugs and electric blankets $30 - $250 Heated clothing $30 - $200 Heat pads $15 - $190 Running costs:

• Approx. 3 cents per hour

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Options for Heating: What’s cheapest to run?

Source: Ausgrid Heating Guide

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Heater Running Costs

31 cents per hour 73 cents per hour 52 cents per hour 52 cents per hour 52 cents per hour 18 cents per hour

Source: Ausgrid Heating Guide

• If you are heating the room,
• nly heat the room you are

using

• Heat to 18-20 degrees

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Good Heating Habits

Door curtains are an option for open-plan homes

Read our Complete Guide to Home Air Conditioners to check if you should upgrade or repair an old air conditioner and how to choose an efficient new system (if you need one). aef.com.au/airconditioner

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Do you need a new air conditioner?

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

2nd Priority

Hot Water

• Use a timer to take 4 minute showers
• Upgrade to a water-efficient showerhead
• Use the cold wash setting on your washing machine

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY IN YOUR RENTAL HOME

Simple tips to use less hot water

When it is time to replace your hot water system, consider replacing it with a hot water heat pump. These efficient systems can use up to 80% less energy than electric storage systems.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME ENERGY-EFFICIENT

Hot Water Heat Pumps

Read our hot water heat pump guide to learn more about these efficient systems. aef.com.au/hotwater

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Learn more about heat pumps

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3rd Priority

Home Appliances

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Main tips for TVs

• 1. Turn off your TV when no one is

watching it. If you like to have background noise, consider turning

• n a radio instead.
• 2. Turn your TV off at the wall to

ensure your TV doesn’t use standby power.

• 3. Adjust the brightness on your TV,

and check to see if it has an energy saving function.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Main tips for computers

• 1. Use a laptop instead of a

desktop computer – laptops are far more efficient

• 2. Switch off laptop chargers at the

power point when fully charged

• 3. Adjust screen monitor settings

(eg. lower your brightness, set to time out after 10 min of inactivity)

• 4. Shut down your computer when

you are finished with it for the day

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Purchasing a TV or Computer monitor

If you need to buy a new TV or computer monitor, visit energyrating.gov.au to compare the running costs and efficiency of different models. Larger screens consume more energy than smaller screens.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Claim a tax deduction

As a result of COVID-19 you can now claim a rate of 80 cents / work hour for all additional running expenses. For the Shortcut Method, the only record you will need to keep is the hours you worked.

Refer to full details at: ato.gov.au/General/COVID- 19/Support-for-individuals-and- employees/Employees-working-from-home/

.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

4th Priority

Fridges & Freezers

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Tips for using your appliances more efficiently

• 1. Try and consolidate everything

into one fridge, one freezer

• 2. Set your fridge to 3° to 4°
• 3. Set your freezer to -15° to -18°
• 4. Check your fridge and freezer

seals.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Purchasing a new fridge

If you need to buy a new fridge, visit energyrating.gov.au to compare the running costs of different models. Larger fridges consume more energy than smaller fridges.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

5th Priority

Lighting

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

A gradual progression towards efficiency

.Incandescent

Lots of heat not much light Halogen A little less heat, more light Compact fluorescent Less heat, lots of light LED Even less heat, lots of light (finally)

Lifetime cost over 10 years

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LEDs save you in the longer run

Source: Energy Rating

• Helps you identify the best

light bulbs to replace your incandescent and halogen bulbs – and how much you could save by transitioning to LED or CFL.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Light Bulb Savers App

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

6th Priority

Cooking

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Use smaller appliances

• 1. Use smaller appliances such

as microwaves, toasters, sandwich presses and kettles rather than the stove

• r oven.
• 2. When using a kettle, boil only

the water you need.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Ovens and stovetops

• 1. When using the oven, use the fan-forced

setting and consider making the most of the heated space by cooking multiple things at

• nce.
• 2. Note that cooking appliances do not have

energy star ratings. If purchasing a new

• ven, consider a fan-forced oven and triple

glazed doors for the most energy efficient

• ption. Induction stovetops are more

efficient than gas cooking.

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

6th Priority

Standby Power

Also known as “phantom power”, standby could be costing you hundreds of dollars per year. Appliances that use standby power:

• Digital video recorders (DVRs)
• Wireless routers
• Printers
• Microwaves
• Smart speakers

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Standby Power

• 1. Switch all electrical items
• ff at the wall when not in

use

• 2. Buy a standby power

remote or mains timer switch ($10 - $40)

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Tips for Standby Power

Example of a standby power remote

Do your solar research

Step 3

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Australia is in a solar boom

2 million homes now have solar power installed

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Why has solar become so popular?

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Solar leads to great returns

Source: Curtin University

Payback time is 3-7 years Will vary depending upon:

• Available sunlight
• Electricity prices
• Cost of system
• Amount of self consumption
• Positioning of the panels

Expect to save 30-60% off electricity bills with solar

How Solar Works

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

So how do I save money with solar?

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

• 1. By using your own electricity generated for free from the

sun you will need to buy less electricity from your power company.

• Self consumed solar energy is about 2-3x more

valuable than exported solar

• 2. You get paid for the electricity (a feed-in tariff) that you send
• ut to the grid.
• Typical feed-in tariff is 12c per kWh

Read our Complete Guide to Solar Panels:

• Work out if solar is right for you
• Understand how to choose the

right components aef.com.au/solarpanels

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Resource for further research

Key Takeaways

Step 1: Find the best energy deal Look at compare.energy.vic.gov.au Step 2: Reduce your energy usage Focus on heating and cooling, followed by hot water, appliances, and lighting Step 3: Do your solar research Take this opportunity of having plenty of time at home to look into your renewable energy options

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Key Takeaways

From solar to insulation and everything in between, we can help you with all areas of your home.

• Help you understand how to make your home energy-efficient
• Provide trusted, independent advice helping you make an

informed decision

• Connect you with fully vetted suppliers so you can buy with

ease and confidence

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

We’re here to help

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY (AND MONEY) WHILE SAFE AT HOME

Our Services

• Solar Panels
• Battery Storage
• Insulation & Draught-proofing
• LED lighting
• Hot Water Heat Pumps
• Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners
• Home Energy Assessments
• Window Film

• Get your specific questions answered about anything energy-

related

• Find out if solar is suitable for your home, using satellite

imagery

• If you’re ready to get a quote, we can support you through

the process

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Book a 20 minute phone consultation

To talk to an energy advisor or to request an

• bligation-free quote

Visit aef.com.au or call 1300 23 68 55