Focus on Energy Reduction
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1. To find out more visit Description Website Address Current Rebates Aust Federal Government Rebates Information on current federal rebates http www environment gov au re bates index html NSW Residential Rebate program Information on state rebates available http www environment nsw gov au rebates ccfhws htm Specific Appliances Energy Rating Information on energy star energy ratings www energyrating gov au Choosing a Hot Water System Info on what to consider when buying a new hot water system http www sustainability vic gov a u resources documents Choosing ahotwatersystem paf Energy Australia Appliance Calculator A online calculator to measure your appliances http www energy com au energy ea nsf Content Ways Small Ap pliance Calculator Choosing a hot water system Info on what to consider when buying a new hot water system http www environment nsw gov au energy hwschoose htm More Sustainability Information for your home GreenPower Information on how to switch to GreenPower http www greenpower gov au ho me aspx Global Warming Cool It A home guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases http www environment gov au s ettlements gwci Your Home Information on making your home more sustainable designing updating or building www yourhome gov au NABERS A online tool to conduct a home energy2. e Always use the fan when cooking as this circulates the heat more effectively reducing cooking time and energy required e Where possible fill your oven and try to cook a few dishes rather than just one e Avoid overfilling kettles and saucepans only boil what you need and if possible boil water in your kettle rather than stove top e Check the seal on your oven door to ensure it is not losing heat this could be a cheap repair that could improve your ovens performance e Avoid opening the oven door unnecessarily the temperature inside can drop around 100C each time the door is opened Using a microwave rather then an electric oven can save you up to 70 in greenhouse gas emissions and running costs saving you time and money Page 11 of 17 Lights Compact fluorescent globes energy saving globes can cut greenhouse gas emissions and running costs by up to 75 compared to incandescent globes Over its life a typical compact fluorescent lamp saves around a third of a tonne of greenhouse gas and 45 compared to incandescent globes Use of compact fluorescent globes also avoid the purchase cost of 6 or more incandescent globes you don t have to change the bulbs as often e Change your light globes to Compact Fluorescents e Turn off the lights when you leave a room e Consider a smaller lamp with a compact fluorescent globe of course in areas where lighting is left on for long periods of time e g hall way l
3. every 1 3 hours 5 Other low cost measures to reduce your household greenhouse gas emissions Standby Power Around 10 of your homes electricity consumption is wasted by standby power this could be costing your around 100 per year e Switch off all appliances at the wall when they are not in use not just with a remote control urge e When purchasing TV s DVD s and VCR s look for the Energy Star labels This label means minimal power is used when in standby mode e Remember a screen saver doesn t save energy it uses energy By enabling the Energy Star feature your computer or monitor will go into a low energy sleep model when it is standing idle e For instructions on how to Energy Star enable your computer go to www energystar gov au consumers stepbystep html Standby Energy Consumption Energy Use Source Sustainability Victoria Page 13 of 17 Did you know a lap top can generate 40 kilograms of greenhouse gases each year An LCD panel monitor generates desktop computers used in the same around half as much greenhouse gas way can generate between 200 500 as a conventional monitor reducing its kilograms more than half of this is brightness can cut emissions by 75 generated by the monitor Over the whole year microwave ovens generate more greenhouse gas running the digital clock than cooking food Star Energy Rating If you are buying a new applian
4. road each year based on an check that your emissions have average household energy bill reduced after signing up to a green power scheme Your Household and Climate Change Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges facing our future Household energy is a significant contributor to Australia s greenhouse gas emissions changing your consumption and energy use will reduce your impact on climate change Change today for a better future tomorrow Simple things you can start doing today Install a low flow showerhead Limit your showers to 4 minutes Conserve heat this winter by closing off doors and only heating living areas Get rid of the second fridge or turn it off when not required Wash clothes in cold water Use the clothes line Switch to energy efficient light bulbs CFL s Turn off any lights when not required Turn off appliances on standby mode 10 Purchase a minimum of 10 GreenPower this year 9100 SL OD OV GO Nur But I am just one person how can my decisions affect the environment Some decisions have long lasting effects When buying a home car or major appliance that one decision will influence greenhouse gas emissions for many years For example a 1 or 2 star energy rated dishwasher could generate 40 more greenhouse gas emissions than a dishwasher rated 4 5 stars this could mean the difference of 5 tonnes of emissions during its lifetime Page 15 of 17 More Information
5. 38 375 52 45 398 DVD Player 50 15 39 5 45 41 Games Console 200 10 104 14 53 110 Stereo System 70 7 25 3 56 27 Bedroom amp Study Your appliance Typical Appliance Typical Avg Annual Emissions Appliance Watts Po per Power Hours o per kg per watts per week kWh year Desktop Computer 150 28 218 30 51 232 Laptop Computer 20 28 29 4 05 31 Printer 17 14 12 1 73 13 Clock Radio 6 168 52 7 32 56 Electric Blanket 120 14 87 12 20 93 Heating amp Cooling Your appliance Typical Appliance Cosi Typical Avg ota Cost Emissions Appliance Watts ee Per Power Hours i ne per kg per watts per week kWh year Portable Evaporative Cooler 103 28 50 6 98 53 Portable Oscillating Fan 50 14 12 1 69 13 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner 2800 56 2718 379 69 2881 Small Electric Bar Heater 750 42 546 76 28 578 Large Electric Bar Heater 1000 42 728 101 70 772 Electric Fan convection heater 2400 42 1747 244 08 1852 Large Oil Bar Heater 2400 42 1747 244 08 1852 As these appliances are seasonal these calculations are based on each appliance being in use for 4 months during the year Your appliance Typical Appliance Outdoor and Garage Cost per Typical Avg aik E Cost per Emissions Appliance Watts year P Power Hours Use 9y year p kg per watts per week kWh year Ele
6. FOCUS on Energy Reduction This household energy assessment booklet will help you to identify practical ways to reduce energy consumption by making simple changes to how you use electricity at home Australians are the biggest greenhouse gas emitters of the developed world Every year the average Australian household produces 14 tonnes of greenhouse gases 66 of household greenhouse gas emissions are a result of electricity use within the home You can save several tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through simple changes reducing your impact on climate change and saving money Using the Power Meter to conduct your household energy assessment The Power Usage Meter when plugged into each appliance measures their energy consumption You can use this Energy Reduction Kit to e Measure the amount of energy you currently use e Compare the electricity thirst of various appliances at home to help you identify where you might be able to make the biggest savings e Determine the cost of energy used to run each appliance over time and e Determine the greenhouse gas emissions of your appliances Sometimes it will be difficult to use the Power Usage Meter to measure your consumption e g water heating systems stove tops and ovens so standard energy consumption information has been provided on page XX Once you know how much each appliance costs to run you can change how you use each appliance potentially saving your househ
7. audit http www nabers com au Want to know more Department of the Environment Water Heritage and the Arts National policy programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia s environment http www environment gov au Resource Smart Sustainability Victoria A wealth of information on a range of sustainability issues http www resourcesmart vic gov au Save Energy Resource Smart Sustainability Victoria A comprehensive source of information for practical tips on saving energy in the home http www saveenergy vic gov au Australian Conservation Foundation Online A not for profit organisation with info on sustainable living climate change and many other environmental topics www acfonline org au World Wildlife Foundation A not for profit organisation with information on environmental action sustainability and climate change http www wwf org au Energy Smart Homes Tools to conduct your own home energy audit htto www energysmart com au Cool Communities Home Greenhouse Audit Manual A comprehensive overview of conducting an energy audit in your home http www environment gov au s ettlements local publications audit html NSW Dept of Environment and Climate Change Sustainable household information water energy and waste http www environment nsw gov au households Motivating Home Energy Action A research paper on how
8. can add around 10 to Secure the incense stick light it heating or cooling costs and and where there are no draughts greenhouse gas emissions the smoke travel vertically Page 8 of 17 Approx Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Heaters delivered Natural Gas LPG Electric fan heater Open fire very variable Electric reverse cycle radiator oil filled heater depending on type air conditioners or off peak electric heating T D t va o 5 pN o 2 o lt 9 D 2 o 2 I x o 2 Source Your Home Refrigerators and Freezers An average Australian fridge produces nearly 1 tonne of emissions and can cost up to 200 a year e Switch off your 2 fridge except when it is needed for a single door fridge save a tonne of Greenhouse gases a third of Australian homes have at least two fridges many of which are old and inefficient e Move your fridge and freezer out of direct sunlight and make sure it is well ventilated at the back sides and top remove any dust build up from the coils e Check the quality of the seals excessive ice build up can indicate that moist air is getting in through a poor door seal A well sealing fridge door will hold a piece of paper in the seal e Try to keep the fridge well stocked but allow for good internal air circulation this will help maximise your fridge s efficiency e Avoid opening the door for long periods or frequently especially when the surrounding a
9. ce such as a fridge freezer or dishwasher look at the energy rating label and water rating labels for dishwashers Select an appliance with a high star rating The Energy Star Rating label will tell you how much energy an appliance will consume over a year For example if a fridge used 600kWh per year it will cost around 85 a year to run or 850 over 10 years GreenPower GreenPower is the best way to cut your greenhouse emissions in the home GreenPower is a national accreditation program for renewable energy products offered by electricity suppliers When you purchase GreenPower your energy supplier buys electricity from renewable sources which avoids burning coal to produce electricity Renewable energy is derived from sources that can be replaced and not depleted over time and include e Wind e Solar Power e Hydro electric power e Geothermal energy e Wave and tidal power e Biomass landfill gas municipal solid waste agricultural wastes energy crops wood wastes You are able to nominate the percentage of GreenPower you would like from 10 through to 100 of your total power requirements Making the switch is easy simply contact your choice of electricity supplier or contact Green Power on 1300 852 688 or visit www greenpower gov au Page 14 of 17 Some energy providers show Switching to 100 GreenPower is household greenhouse gas the equivalent to taking two cars off emissions on energy bills so you can the
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11. could use more hot water than the entire dishwasher cycle Clothes Washing and Drying The laundry can account for around 5 of your household greenhouse gas emissions e Wash in cold water and use a clothes line or drying rack avoid using a clothes dryer e If you have to use your dryer minimise the time it is on by hanging things out first you will save energy by only drying things in the dryer for 10 minutes rather then leaving it on for 30 minutes e Always use the spin cycle in your washing machine to remove as much water as possible before you try to dry your clothes e Use your economy cycle and if you are washing heavily soiled items soak them overnight before putting them in the machine avoid having to rewash them Each year the energy used to run an average clothes washer produces about 90 kilograms of greenhouse gas If you wash with hot water this adds another 475 kilograms Page 10 of 17 Cooking In general a gas cook top will produce less than half the greenhouse gases of a standard electric unit Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Cooking a Serve of 5 Vegetables 5 0 3 3 2 0 25 02 a2 x 0 15 x 8 Oo 0 1 o 0 05 E E 0 Benchtop electic Electric cooktop Gas Cooktop Microwave x steamer appliance 4 Source Your Home e Keep lids on your pots when boiling steaming or cooking e Using your microwave more often can save on energy used on the stove or oven
12. ctric Drill 700 1 36 5 09 39 Chainsaw 1800 1 94 13 08 99 Electric Saw 1000 1 52 7 26 55 Swimming Pool Pump 1130 42 2468 344 77 2616 Electric BBQ 2400 T 874 122 04 929 Outdoor Spa 6000 3 936 130 76 992 Page 5 of 17 How is energy consumed in the home Water and home heating or cooling account for about 60 of an average household s energy use Electric hot water systems are still the most common type in Australian homes they account for around 37 of your power bill Appliances H Laundry 5 Lights 6 Hot Water 37 Kitchen 10 Fridge 12 Heating amp Cooling 23 Source Energy Australia 3 Hot Water Systems You won t be able to measure your hot water system using your Power Usage Meter but by reducing your usage you could save up to 400 and prevent 5 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year Alternatives to electric hot water systems include natural gas hot water which consume less energy and produce 1 5 tonnes costing over 100 per year 5 Solar hot water systems are the most environmentally friendly providing savings of 300 700 per year The bathroom is where the majority of hot water is used in the home and is where the biggest savings can be made Page 6 of 17 Hot Water in the Home Kitchen 10 Laundry 15 Bathroom 45 Heat loss from tank and pipes 30 Based on 140litres usage per day Source Global Warming Cool It Simple ways to sav
13. e the power required for your hot water Turn your thermostat down to 600C no less You can do this using the temperature dial or you may need a qualified installer If you have mixer taps make sure it is pushed to the cold side to ensure hot water isn t used unnecessarily 45 of your hot water use is in the shower By installing AAA rated showerhead and AAA rated tap aerators you minimise the volume of water required but still maintain water pressure Taking shorter showers costs you nothing and in fact will even save you money Reduce your time in the shower to a maximum of 4 minutes Time your family members and see if they are up to the challenge Turn off your storage unit or gas pilot light if you are going away for an extended period of time Insulate your water heating tank and pipes to reduce heat loss Investigate a solar water heater or 5 star gas or heat pump check for available rebates if you are replacing your hot water system If purchasing a gas system check for the energy rating and choose one with a high amount of stars Every 15 litres of hot water used from an electric hot water system generates about one kilogram of greenhouse gas Take shorter showers every minute can save half a kilogram of greenhouse gases Page 7 of 17 compare To measure your shower flow rates turn the shower on full and let it flow into a bucket for 10 seconds Measure the amount of water in litre
14. ir temperature is warm e Place cold items back in the fridge immediately after use e The recommended temperature for a fridge is between 30C to 50C or a freezer is 150C to 180C OF _ Buying a family fridge with an extra If your fridge motor runs all the star on its label cuts greenhouse time you could be wasting over 20 gas emissions by more then 100 kilograms of greenhouse gases kilograms each year Over its every week Call a service provider lifetime it will save 200 in running for advice costs Page 9 of 17 A typical new family fridge uses two thirds less energy than a 20 year old one Hanging onto that old clunker could be costing 130 and generating an extra tonne of greenhouse gases every year Dishwasher Using your dishwasher efficiently could save you up to 100 per year e Avoid rinsing your dishes in hot water before placing them in the dishwasher just rinse them with cold water e Only use your dishwasher once it is full and use energy water saving setting e If you have an electric hot water system only connect cold water to your dishwasher Dishwashers can heat water very effectively and do not need connection to the hot water supply avoid heating water twice To do this you will need to contact an accredited plumber Dishwashers may generate up to Rinsing dishes under running hot 500 kilograms of greenhouse gas water before putting them in the each year machine
15. iving room e Try to avoid halogen lighting systems each globe has a transformer which reduces the energy efficiency gains e Install daylight or movement sensors on your outdoor lights to avoid them being left on unnecessarily e Over time dirt or dust build up can reduce light output so clean your lamps and light fittings regularly to reduce the need for extra lighting Just a few outdoor lights Each year electricity used for lighting an average left on every evening can Australian home generates around three quarters of a double a households tonne of greenhouse gas and costs around 100 greenhouse gas cost Swimming Pools and Spas The average 40sq metre pool will cost around 600 800 to heat per year with a gas pool heater Pool filter pumps can also be a big energy user with up to 2500kWh or 350 every year e Only use pool filters for 6 hours a day depending on exposure to sunlight debris etc Install a timer switch which can control this for you e Avoid over heating the pool Each degree increase in temperature increases costs and power consumption by around 10 e Surround your pool with plants or a fence to act as a wind break this will help reduce evaporation and heat loss e Using a pool cover will assist to maintain water temperature and minimise evaporation Page 12 of 17 emissions and lighting A pool filter pump generates 1 3 tonnes of greenhouse gas each year that is 1 kilogram
16. k 2000 1 104 14 53 110 Electric Cooking Annual oer Appliance Typical Power Avg Hours per Energy Use Cost per year Emissions kg watts week kWh per year Electric Cook top all 4 burners operating 6000 10 3120 435 86 3307 Electric Cook top 2 burners operating 3000 10 1560 217 93 1654 Dishwasher hot wash using cold tap connection 3 star 2200 gpi SIT 49 Electric Oven 2400 3 5 437 61 02 463 5a oye e d e Annual Typical Avg Emissions Appliance Watts he Per Power Hours Ts per kg per watts per week kWh year Clothes Dryer 2400 3 5 437 61 02 463 Washing Machine Top Load 1100 3 5 200 27 97 212 Washing Machine Front Load 900 3 5 164 22 88 174 Hairdryer 1000 1 5 78 10 90 83 Heated Towel Rack 100 3 5 164 22 88 174 Iron 1000 1 5 78 10 90 83 Vacuum Cleaner 1200 1 62 8 72 66 Four bulb heat light fan 1200 14 874 122 04 926 Two bulb heat light fan 650 14 473 66 11 502 Page 4 of 17 Living Room Your Appliance Typical Appliance C Typical Avg lide Cost Emissions Appliance Watts oe Per Power Hours ad a per kg per watts per week kWh year 34cm Standard TV 70 38 138 19 32 147 Flat Screen 76cm 250 38 494 69 524 LCD 101cm 225 38 445 62 11 471 Plasma 107cm 310 38 613 85 57 649 Rear Projection TV 190
17. n reset to zero 7 easy steps to assessing your electricity use at home it 2 3 Carefully read the above instructions on how to use the Power Usage Meter Choose the appliances you will measure use the enclosed Home Energy Assessment as a guide pg XX Refer to your last energy bill to find out your cost of electricity or see examples provided by Energy Australia on pg XX Some electricity providers charge two or more rates depending on consumption time of day Page 2 of 17 or the season The Power Usage Meter determines cost calculations using just a single kWh rate 4 Plug the Power Usage Meter into the wall socket then plug the appliance into the Power Usage Meter see figure XX 5 Record the Watts and Cost Per Year on the following table 6 Estimate how often you use the appliance per week and for how long and then check to see how you compare to the typical use for that appliance 7 Read the supplementary information to see how you can improve your energy use Save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Home Energy Assessment How to work out your Green House Gas Emissions _ Understanding your appliance running costs The cost of electricity It is best to contact your electricity supplier or refer to your last bill to establish your electricity costs Below are examples costs from Energy Australia effective from 1 July 2008 Domestic All Time Cents per kWh First 1 750 KWh per q
18. old hundreds of dollars per year Most household energy assessments take an hour to complete however it may take time for the Power Usage Meter to accumulate enough data to make a calculation so don t be surprised if the initial total cost displayed is 0 00 The longer that an appliance is attached to the meter the more accurate the calculation becomes This is especially true for appliances that cycle on and off such as refrigerators and televisions For example if a television is used 4 hours a day it is important to also measure the 20 hours a day that the television is not in use in order to get an accurate projection of its running costs over a year Page 1 of 17 WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Take care near any electrical or gas appliance Always turn off power points before plugging in or unplugging appliances Children under 16yrs must be supervised when using the Power Usage Meter To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to water or moisture Never insert foreign objects into to Power Usage Meter How to use the Power Usage Meter The following instructions are supplied by Solar Inverters and are a direct copy of the User Manual supplied for the Power Usage Meter L7663 1 2 3 10 Tels Connect the Power Usage Meter to a power outlet Connect the appliance to be measured monitored to the Power Usage Meter just like using a double adapter Press and h
19. old the RESET key on the unit until rESt appears Press and hold the SET rate button unit Rate is displayed The kWh billing rate flashes in the display Press UP and DOWN buttons to change the rate For example if the Electricity Company charges 27 5 cents per kWh then set the Rate at 0 275 Press the SET key again and SAVE will appear briefly in the display To display the actual or projected cost of power consumed press the MENU key until Cost is displayed Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons will cycle through the cost projection periods For example if the display indicates 37 and Year then the unit is projecting that the attached appliance will consume 37 worth of electricity in one year To display power measurements press the MENU key until VOLT is displayed Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons will display the various measurements made by the meter choose WATTS To display the accumulated measurement totals press the MENU key until the desired unit to be viewed is displayed The available units include the accumulated running cost of the attached appliance KWh rate total KWh consumed and the elapsed time that the Power Usage Meter has been operating Once you have recorded your appliance press and hold the RESET button until rESt is momentarily displayed This confirms that all previous measurements including the total accumulated KWh elapsed time and cost measurement have bee
20. s Multiply by six for the flow rate in litres per minute Don t forget to reuse the water either on the garden or next time you wash up AAA rated showerheads have a flow rate of 9 litres per minute how does yours Home Heating and Cooling The energy used for heating and cooling a typical home generates more than one and a half tonnes of greenhouse gases and costs more than 200 per year e n summer e In winter Keep the hot air out by closing up the house early in the day Release hot air at night by opening your windows and doors rather than forcing your air conditioner to work over time Ensure air vents are clear from dust Shade your western windows and walls with plants awnings or shade cloth Use overhead ceiling fans to circulate cool air Set your air conditions to between 25 270C Keep your blinds curtains or drapes closed on cold winter days Capture the sun on warm days by opening your blinds or windows that receive direct sunlight Use overhead ceiling fans on low to circulate heat Only heat the main living areas and secure other areas of the house by closing doors Minimise draughts around window panes by filling in gaps Increase your homes insulation in the ceiling space Set you air conditioning heating to a more efficient temperature of 18 210C An extra 10C difference in You can check draughts by using temperature between indoors and an incense stick or similar outdoors
21. to motivate home energy action http www environment gov au s ettlements local publications moti vating html Transport Information Green Vehicle Guide Check the fuel consumption of your car www greenvehicleguide gov au Travel Smart Information on alternatives to car transport www travelsmart gov au Page 16 of 17 References 1 Department of the Environment and Water Resources 2006 Global Warming Cool It A home guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases Department of the Environment and Heritage s Australian Greenhouse Office Canberra Solar Inverters 2008 Power Usage Meter User Manual L7663 Solar Inverters Pty Ltd URUNGA NSW 3 Energy Australia 2008 Where does your household energy go Online accessed January 2009 http Awww energy com au energy ea nsf AttachmentsByTitle Energy Usage Guide FILE En ergyUsageGuideDec08 paf Department of the Environment Water Heritage and the Arts 2008 Your Home Technical Manual Online Accessed January 2009 hittp www yourhome gov au technical pubs fs61 pdf Moreland Energy Foundation 2001 Cool Communities Home Greenhouse Audit Manual Department of Environment Water Heritage and the Arts Australian Greenhouse Office Sustainability Victoria 2008 Resource Smart Operating Costs of Electrical Appliances accessed January 2009 http www sustainability vic gov au resources documents Operating costs of electrical appli an
22. uarter 13 9700 cents Remaining usage per quarter 20 8450 cents PowerSmart Home with a Time of Cents per Use Meter Installed kWh Peak 2pm 8pm on working weekdays 30 2500 cents Shoulder 7am 2pm and 8pm 10pm working weekdays and 7am 10pm on 10 8900 cents weekends and public holidays Off peak all other times 6 0500 cents All calculations based on using Energy Australia rates effective from 1 July 2008 Page 3 of 17 s nerag e O AV eo elite e D al ADPDIIa Annual Emissions Appliance Watts post per Energy Use eustper kg per year kWh year year Small Medium Fridge Freezer Frost Free 508 71 03 539 Large Fridge Freezer Frost Free 769 107 39 815 Large Fridge Freezer side by side 942 131 63 999 Small bar fridge 334 46 66 354 Chest Freezer 535 74 72 567 Medium Upright Freezer 629 87 85 667 a AVeole e s O AV eo elit E D al Appila Typical Annual Emissions Appliance Watts oe ee Poor ee Energy ee per kg per watts Use kWh year Electric Fry Pan 1700 3 265 37 05 281 Juicer 300 1 16 2 18 17 Kettle 2400 1 5 187 26 15 198 Microwave Oven 1000 2 5 130 18 16 138 Rice Cooker 700 15 27 3 81 29 Toaster 1000 1 3 68 9 44 72 Toasted Sandwich Maker 1100 5 29 4 00 30 Cappuccino Maker 1260 1 2 79 10 98 83 Coffee Percolator 10 12 cup 1000 1 2 62 8 72 66 Blender 600 1 31 4 32 33 Electric Wo
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