Bedroom
Simple things you can do to save energy & water
Benefits
- Energy Savings
Bedside Clock
Most of us have a bedside clock. Many of these are digital and are left running 24 hours a day. When buying a new digital clock check the power rating to buy the most energy efficient model. And remember to turn off your digital clock to save energy when you go on holidays.
Benefits
- Energy Savings
Electric Heater
Electric heaters may be relatively inexpensive to buy but they are an inefficient and expensive way to warm a room. When considering how to most ef-ficiently heat a room such as your bedroom con-sider using reverse cycle air conditioning, if you have it, and gas. And remember, no matter how efficient your heating it needs good insulation to be truly effective.
Benefits
- Energy Savings
Laptop Computer
Laptops and computers are now an integral part of our everyday lives. It's tempting to leave them turned on for easy access. But this is an expen-sive habit. Do you know that for about $25 you can buy devices such as the Eco Button, which is a device that saves electricity and money by sim-ply putting your computer to sleep when not in use.
Go to http://www.eco-button.com/aus/A2.1.home.htm for more information.
Benefits
- Energy Savings
Television
When buying a TV for the bedroom consider the fact that flat screens use about 4 times more power than their cathode ray tube (CRT) predecessor. A smaller TV for the bedroom uses less power and can save on your energy bill. And try to re-member to switch off your TV at the power point, not just with the remote, to save energy and money.
Benefits
- Energy Savings
Portable Fan
There are many advantages to portable fans. Not only can they be moved from room to room but they are a great way of keeping cool whilst using little energy. Before you buy always check the energy rating.
Benefits
- Energy Savings
Curtains & Blinds
Good fitting curtains and blinds can significantly help regulate room temperature. Keeping the curtains and blinds closed on hot days helps to keep the cool air in. Consider planting deciduous trees outside east and west facing windows to provide shade which will keep heat out of the rooms in summer.
Benefits
- Energy Savings
MP3 Player
Like many electrical devices it's important not to leave MP3 players on standby when not in use. A handy hint to remember is that running the battery right down before charging not only saves energy but can prolong battery life.
