The quickest and simplest way to start saving money on your energy bills is to focus on what is using the most energy in your home.
- Heating and cooling – 40%
- For most Western Australian homes, air conditioners and heaters use the most energy, at around 40% of average energy use.
- Appliances – 25%
- The next biggest energy users are appliances like fridges, dishwashers, washing machines, TV’s and other equipment, at around 25% of average energy use.
- Hot water – 20%
- Heating water for showers and washing account for around 20% of average energy use.
- Cooking and lighting – 10%
- Energy for cooking and lighting accounts for around 10% of average energy use.
Western Australian energy providers Synergy and Horizon Power are here to help you. They offer free advice about your energy use and how to potentially reduce your bill further.
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Learn More
Show moreVisit Yourhome.gov.au to learn more about how we use energy in our homes today across Australia’s different climate zones, and how that is changing with new technologies, including:
- Heating and cooling
- Hot water systems
- Lighting
- Appliances and technology
- Connected home
- Renewable energy
- Photovoltaic systems
- Batteries
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