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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons
Go Gas wherever you can
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Gas sure is cheap, but it's not the most efficient heat source, as most of the heat produced goes aroung the pot and into the air.
Efficiencies of various cooktops:
Gas 28%
Electric (Flat ceramic) 71%
Electric (Induction) 90%
When the electricity production, and distribution losses are taken in to account (there are losses with gas as well), the gas and electric induction are pretty equal, with other forms of electric performing more poorly.
If you never use the hot water out of the tap at the hottest temperature, normally mixing it with a bit of cold, you can turn the thermostat down on your hot water heater for an appreciable saving.
If you're going away for a few days or more, turn the water heater off.
Turn ALL outdoor lighting off, forever!
Leave the tv off unless you actually want to watch a certain program. So many households just have the tv on in the background, because, well, that's just what they do.
Turn the computer monitor off whenever you aren't sitting in front of it. Also turn the computer off when not using it. If you simply MUST leave it on all day, at least turn it off before you go to bed.
Just a few thoughts.
Thanks for bringing this up Chris.
Cheers,
Jason.