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Energy, Water and Money Saving Options

How to reduce Water, Gas and Energy Consumption

• The cost of upgrading equipment and fittings can quickly be recovered by the householder through fuel savings. These are some options that can save on consumption and also help the environment..

• Install gas bayonets and use gas heaters instead of electric or oil filled heaters.

• One of the biggest causes of high fuel bills and energy inefficiency comes from old water heaters, especially those over 10 years old. Replace electric water heaters with a gas heater or heat pump to qualify for the government rebate and save up to 60% on your water heating bill.

• A dripping tap can waste anywhere from four to seventy five litres of water every day. Fix leaking taps as soon as possible. Replacing worn tap washers is a cheap and easy way to save water wastage.

• An estimated 30% of a household’s water consumption comes from toilet flushing. An old-style cistern uses up to 12 litres of water per flush while the new, efficient dual-flush cisterns use 41/2 litres for a full flush and only 3 for a reduced flush. If you have a push button flush on your current cistern, it is a simple procedure to convert to a dual-flush system and you will qualify for a Dual Flush Toiler Rebate.

• New washing machines now have the technology to only use the volume of water according to the weight of contents. The government offer a 5 star washing machine rebate. In most cases it is more cost and energy effective to replace a machine over five years old than fix it. Download your rebate form here.

• Installing a rainwater tank can save valuable drinking water and reduce the amount of stormwater leaving your property. Rainwater tanks store rainwater run-off from catchment areas like your roof. The water from your roof is funnelled along your gutters and into downpipes connected to your tank. The larger the roof catchment area connected to your tank, the greater the water savings. By connecting the rainwater tank to the toilet and washing machine you can maximise the amount of money and water saved. The Rainwater Tank Rebate is one of a suite of NSW Home Saver Rebates funded through the NSW Government's Climate Change Fund.

• A permanent greywater treatment system collects, treats and disinfects greywater generated from a household. The input to the system needs to be permanently connected to the dwelling and the output needs to be plumbed back in to the house and/or to a sub-surface irrigation system. By using a greywater system you will lower your water bill dramatically and qualify for a Greywater System Rebate. Find out more about water saving incentives