Tips on how to reduce electricity costs for New Zealand residents
If you live in one of the colder cities in NZ, you are likely to be paying a considerable amount of money on your electricity bills through the year. Wonder which appliances are costing you the most and how you can reduce electrical costs? You’d be surprised. Here is a breakdown of typical household appliances and what percentage of electricity you are using for each appliance, along with tips on how you can cut costs for every appliance. Water heating This may come as no surprise, but water heating appliances use the most amount of electricity in a household, precisely 27% of your electricity consumption. Tips to reduce electricity costs for water heating Showers instead of baths Reduce shower time Don’t let the water run Wash laundry with cold water More tips for reducing water heating costs Electronics and other electrical Electronics such as your computers, laptops, television, etc take up 20% of your electricity consumption. Tips to reduce electricity costs for el...