Staying Cool
Most households can lower the cost of their cooling through good insulation, external shading and keeping doors, windows and blinds shut on hot days.
There are a lot of easy things you can do that don't cost anything or will pay for themselves over time through lower bills and better comfort.
What you can do now:
What you can do this year:
Choose an energy efficient system
When purchasing a new cooling system, choose the most energy efficient model for your needs. Consider and compare:
- attributes of different cooling systems
- energy efficiency ratings
- purchase, installation and long-term running costs
- unit life expectancy.
When buying an air conditioner, enlist the services of a qualified technician to ensure your unit is properly sized and installed for your home or building. A unit that is too large will not only cost you more up front, but will actually work less efficiently, costing you more to operate over its lifetime.
Further information
For more information on how to maximise the energy saving potential of your house in summer:
- read about choosing a cooling system in more depth
- research your cooling options through cooling fact sheets
- use the Australian Consumers' Association's online calculator to make size estimates for your system
- get a house energy rating to help identify energy saving opportunities
- contact Sustainability Victoria on 1300 363 744.
My Actions
Select an action and see how much green house gas you will save this year.
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