Energy savings

Territorians use a lot of electricity due to our extreme climate.

For most households, air-conditioning makes up the largest portion of their electricity bill, especially during the hotter months.

Making a few small changes to your air conditioning usage will have a big impact on electricity bill:

  • Set your aircon to between 24°C to 27°C and use your ceiling fan at the same time.
  • Keep your filters clean so your aircon works efficiently.
  • Turn it off when you go out
  • Only cool the rooms you’re in and shut the doors of the rooms you’re not using.  

Read our Energy Efficiency Guide for more smart ideas on how to reduce your electricity usage.

Energy Efficiency Guide
We developed a Guide on keeping power bills down in the Territory.

Save with the sun
Get up to speed with going solar.


Easy ways to save around your home

Set your aircon between 24˚C to 27˚C and use your ceiling fans. Every degree you lower your aircon can increase its running costs by up to 10%.
Replace any old globes you still have in your home with LEDs. They use around 80% less energy and last a whole lot longer.
Talk to the experts at your local pool shop about the optimal running time for your pump. Reducing it by just a few hours a day could save you up to $350 a year.

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Energy efficiency checklist
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Territory tailored advice
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