Save power when heating and cooling

Simple things you can do to save power

There are simple things you can do to save electricity, money and carbon pollution, in and around your home, and help reduce our impact on the environment.

Explore the power saving tips for heating and cooling your home below and make a Power Pledge power saving action plan today.

Power saving tips:

Stay cool for less this summer

Staying cool

Cooling costs can really add up in summer. Fortunately, there are things you can do to cut down on your power use and bills, without trading comfort. more

Warm up your air conditioning

Keep temperate comfortable not cold

Raise the temperature on your air conditioner by a few degrees and reduce your power bill and carbon pollution impact. Every degree cooler costs much more than you might think. more

Become a fan of energy efficiency

Use a fan

Fans are a great way to cool your home. They suit rooms of all sizes and use less power than air conditioners.more

Stop throwing money out the window

Insulate your home for more effective cooling

Insulate your walls, floor and ceiling for effective cooling

Stay cool for less and help stop air – both hot and cold – from entering and escaping your home with home insulation. more

Close the door on wasted power

Close off areas to save on heating/cooling

Dramatically reduce electricity use and power bills through natural heating and cooling and by closing areas not in use. more

Dealing with draughts is a breeze

Get on top of insulation

Insulate your roof

Pay less to heat and cool your home each season through installing ceiling insulation. more

Clever heating is cool

Use curtains to keep your home warm and cool

There are simple things you can do to heat your home! Wear warmer clothing or throw an extra blanket over the bed and save power in your home during winter. When your heater is on, make sure you always shut windows and doors. more

Insulate your home for more effective heating

Insulate your walls, floor and ceiling for effective heating

Keep warm for less, stay comfortable and reduce heating bills by installing wall, ceiling and/or floor insulation. more

Take the heat out of your power bill this winter

Winter heating

Keep heating costs down this winter with simple actions that combine to bring comfort to your home as well as lower power bills. more