There are many simple things that can be done at home to help the environment and help you save money. Check out the tips below about how to save energy and water in your home. More information will be coming soon.

Saving Energy

1. Turn off appliances at the switch instead of leaving them on standby.

2. Use the clothesline, not the dryer!

3. Wash with cold water and save energy.

4. Use a thermostat on your air conditioning and never turn it down past 23 degrees in summer.

5. Switch all your bulbs over to energy efficient ones.

6. Throw out that old second fridge! You can’t imagine how much extra power it’s using.

7. Go green. Support a renewable energy source like PureEnergy.

8. Pay your bills online with BPAY View. It’s convenient, saves paper and helps the environment.

Saving Water

1. Use a plug when washing your hands, fruit and vegies or rinsing the dishes.

2. Thaw frozen foods in the fridge overnight or use the microwave instead of placing them under running water.

3. Fix that leaking tap!

4. Fit water savings AAA shower heads and bubble fixtures on your taps.

5. If you have an older toilet with a large capacity, try putting a bottle filled with water or a brick in the cistern to reduce the amount of water used with each flush.

6. Try to restrict your shower time - five minutes is plenty of time to get clean. Put a timer in the shower if it’s hard to keep track.

To calculate your house hold water usage, use the water calculator at: http://www.hunterwater.com.au/274.aspx

Information provided by Hunter Water Corporation and EnergyAustralia