Save power when using hot water

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 hot water use and water heating below and make a Power Pledge power saving action plan today.

Switch to solar hot water

Solar hot water - low cost powered by the sun

Leave standard electric storage heaters behind. Switch to solar hot water for big power, money and carbon pollution savings. more

Shorten your shower time

Shorten shower times

Using electricity to heat water is expensive. Shorter shower times are an easy way to reduce hot water and therefore power use. Get the entire household involved and save even more. more

Stop cash going down the drain

Install and use a water efficient shower head

Install an energy and water efficient showerhead and cut hot water wastage by up to half. Your power bills will drop along with your power use. more

Don't get your washing into hot water

Wash clothes in cold water

Cold water washing is effective and power efficient. It's easy to save power and money by washing in cold water. more

Tap into less hot water

Use less hot water from the tap

Everything you do to cut back on hot water use adds up to real power and cost savings. more

Hot water doesn't cost the earth

Sun powered hot water

Leave standard electric storage hot water heaters behind. Switch to an earth friendly alternative – solar hot water, heat pump or gas for big power and carbon pollution savings. more

 
Save Power - 1 black balloon represents 50 grams of carbon pollution

What is a black balloon?

Simple device to help us measure carbon pollution in our homes and businesses.