How to be Energy-Efficient during the Energy Crisis in Australia

Gas and coal supply prices have seen a significant increase in the coming months and will continue to do so due to other factors like severe weather events on the east coast and the war on Ukraine, which will result in higher bills for many households.

Energy bills cost increase varies per location. In NSW, an additional $119 or up to $227 more per household. In South Australia, it a $124 on average. So about 18% extra or a couple hundred more over the next year for some regular households. For others, probably 8% extra.

With this impending energy crisis, here are various energy-saving tips you can do at home to help yourself during this crisis:

Draught-proofing Methods

One way to save you cost is by simply sealing the gaps and leaks in your home avoiding cold air to pass through and allowing your heater to run according to what is needed.

Being able to insulate your home allows you to save energy and cut back costs on your energy bills.

Batch Cooking

To better conserve energy, consider cooking in large quantities of food. This may be a simple idea but it simply encourages cooking less and saving more.

In terms of cooking, you can also save energy by covering pots with lids to reduce condensation.

Take time to Switch Suppliers

Most retailers have already notified their consumers that gas and electricity prices will continue to rise. If your supplier happens to notify you of higher pay for their services and you can’t seem to continue with their services be sure to be on the lookout for other existing suppliers that might provide you with a better deal.

You could try to visit energy made easy and allow yourself to compare in finding the best supplier in your area.

Heating Elements are Always in Tip-top Shape

Being able to have your boiler serviced once a year allows it to run safer and efficiently when you need it most. This is also to guarantee that it will function as expected for the whole year or find faults early on that might affect its performance.

Turn off your dishwasher

In NSW, residents were encouraged to find ways to consume less power and be ready during the evening peak which includes not running dishwashers during these times. Sound simple but can make a big difference during the short-term supplies.

Simply put, these increases in prices are the after-effects of the pandemic and other factors, and when there is high demand but less supply this will result in energy prices spiking. So be sure to do the extra effort and take the time to make your home energy-efficient during this crisis. Do your part and conserve more to save more.