Installing ceiling, floor or wall insulation in your whare is a proactive way to be more energy efficient, reduce your annual electricity bill and contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.
Being more aware of energy efficiency, by adopting daily practices, can have a positive impact on the environment around you, your whānau and your whare. Opening windows and closing curtains/blinds during summer is a no-cost way to save money, be energy efficient and also creates a cooler and drier home for your you and your whānau.
Here our our top 10 reasons why you should make your whare more energy efficient -
To save money on your electricity bill
To protect our environment and contribute towards reducing climate change
Energy efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions which is a major contributor to global warming and climate change
Installing insulation into your ceiling could save you up to 40 per cent of heating and cooling costs annually
Choosing energy efficient products, such as, fridges, freezers and TVs with accredited star ratings can contribute towards savings on your electricity bill
Turning off your appliances at the wall won't magically cut your power bill in half, but it can help you further conserve energy and save on electricity
Producing and using energy more efficiently reduces both the amount of fuel needed to generate electricity and the amount of greenhouse gases and pollution emitted into the environment
A climate-friendly way to keep your whare cool when there are high temperatures, is by shutting curtains and blinds to keep the sun out - open doors and windows in different rooms to move air through out your home
Choose a heater that uses renewable energy, like wood, wood pellets or electricity
Switch to LED light bulbs - they use up to 85% less electricity than traditional incandescent or halogen bulbs and can last 15 times longer