For appliances
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Standby power sucks up to 12% of your energy (switch off the power point for things like computers, DVD players, pay TV boxes, faxes etc)
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Buy electric appliances with higher efficiency ratings (each extra ’star’ saves around 10% of running costs) or buy Energy Star approved appliances.
Renovating, building or buying?
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Think ‘green’ and make sure you (or your builder) makes the most of orientation to the sun, superior insulation, efficient heating, cooling, water usage, lighting and household appliances
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Green homes can easily reduce their household energy consumption by 40% or more.
