Energy conservation for Jackgreen customers

Whenever you save energy, you not only save money, you also reduce the demand for fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Less burning of fossil fuels also means lower emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which are the primary contributor to global warming, and other pollutants.

There is now an energy efficient alternative for almost every kind of appliance or light fixture. This means that you as consumers have a real choice, as well as the power to change your energy use on a revolutionary scale.

Minimising the consumption of energy usage nation-wide and reducing the necessary energy to heat and cool in all climates need to be recognised. Together, we use a vast amount of energy every minute, night and day annually. By exercising even a few of the following steps, you can cut your annual emissions and your energy bills by a significant amount.

Appliances and Equipment

Refrigeration

Buy the right size fridge to suit your needs. Buying a fridge that's too big for your needs will use unnecessary energy.
Check the energy labels when buying a fridge. The more stars the more energy efficient.
Place the fridge (and freezer) in a cool location away from ovens, stoves and direct sunlight.
Ensure good air circulation around the coils at the back of the fridge
Check that the door seals are clean and fit tight. If the seal is good it will be difficult to slide a piece of paper between the seal.

Lighting

Use compact fluorescent globes instead of incandescent globes. The initial higher capital costs will be recouped through a reduction in energy used for lighting and the longer life of the compact fluorescent globes
Avoid using low voltage down-lights for general lighting as they are not energy efficient.
Turn lights off when not needed.
Use daylight instead of artificial lights.

Standby Power

Stand by energy is drawn when electrical appliances are not actually being used, such as when the TV or stereo is turned off with the remote control rather than with the switch on the set or at the wall. Some appliances such as videos and microwaves with digital displays can use more energy over a year than in actual operation.
Switch off computers and printers if you won't be using them for half an hour or more.
Check for the ‘Energy Star’ label when purchasing new computers, printers, and other office equipment, and ensure energy saving features are enabled at the time of set-up.
Switch off equipment at the wall instead of leaving them in standby mode, especially when you go on holiday.
When purchasing appliances look for an energy rating label to assist with your decision. In the future, the Energy Rating Label will also provide a figure showing the standby power consumption for appliances such as dishwashers, clothes dryers, washing machines etc.

Clothes Washing and Drying

Front loading washing machines can use less water and energy than top loaders of the same capacity.
Buy appliances that are the right size for you. A larger model will use more energy than a smaller one with the same star rating.
Choose appliances with ‘AAA’ rating for water efficiency.
Wash clothes in cold water and use the sun to dry clothes whenever possible.
Avoid washing or drying more loads than necessary. Washing a full load or only a few socks uses the same amount of energy.

Heating and Cooling

Insulation is essential to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. A well insulated, energy efficient home can reduce your energy costs.
Use ceiling fans instead of air conditioners. Fans have low running costs and can reduce the need to switch on other high energy consuming appliances and systems. If cooling is required use an evaporative system.
During winter set your air conditioner thermostat temperature to 25o to 27oC, and 18o to 20oC in summer. An additional 1oC of heating or cooling can considerably add to the energy used (and running costs) of the appliance.

Around the Home

Shading

Shading of your home and outdoor spaces reduces summer temperatures, improves comfort and saves energy. Direct sun can generate the same heat as a single bar radiator over each square meter of a surface. Shading can block up to 90% of this heat.
Shading of walls and roof surfaces reduces summer heat gain, making your home cooler inside.
Use external shading devices over openings (e.g. awnings, shutters). Lighter coloured shading devices reflect more heat.
Use plants to shade the building, particularly windows to reduce unwanted glare and heat gain. Use local native species wherever possible.


Request a Consultation at a time that suits you: Email: Home Phone: Energy conservation for Jackgreen customers Whenever you save energy, you not only save money, you also reduce the demand for fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Less burning of fossil fuels also means lower emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which are the primary contributor to global warming, and other pollutants. There is now an energy efficient alternative for almost every kind of appliance or light fixture. This means that you as consumers have a real choice, as well as the power to change your energy use on a revolutionary scale. Minimising the consumption of energy usage nation-wide and reducing the necessary energy to heat and cool in all climates need to be recognised. Together, we use a vast amount of energy every minute, night and day annually. By exercising even a few of the following steps, you can cut your annual emissions and your energy bills by a significant amount. Appliances and Equipment Refrigeration Buy the right size fridge to suit your needs. Buying a fridge that's too big for your needs will use unnecessary energy. Check the energy labels when buying a fridge. The more stars the more energy efficient. Place the fridge (and freezer) in a cool location away from ovens, stoves and direct sunlight. Ensure good air circulation around the coils at the back of the fridge Check that the door seals are clean and fit tight. If the seal is good it will be difficult to slide a piece of paper between the seal. Lighting Use compact fluorescent globes instead of incandescent globes. The initial higher capital costs will be recouped through a reduction in energy used for lighting and the longer life of the compact fluorescent globes Avoid using low voltage down-lights for general lighting as they are not energy efficient. Turn lights off when not needed. Use daylight instead of artificial lights. Standby Power Stand by energy is drawn when electrical appliances are not actually being used, such as when the TV or stereo is turned off with the remote control rather than with the switch on the set or at the wall. Some appliances such as videos and microwaves with digital displays can use more energy over a year than in actual operation. Switch off computers and printers if you won't be using them for half an hour or more. Check for the ‘Energy Star’ label when purchasing new computers, printers, and other office equipment, and ensure energy saving features are enabled at the time of set-up. Switch off equipment at the wall instead of leaving them in standby mode, especially when you go on holiday. When purchasing appliances look for an energy rating label to assist with your decision. In the future, the Energy Rating Label will also provide a figure showing the standby power consumption for appliances such as dishwashers, clothes dryers, washing machines etc. Clothes Washing and Drying Front loading washing machines can use less water and energy than top loaders of the same capacity. Buy appliances that are the right size for you. A larger model will use more energy than a smaller one with the same star rating. Choose appliances with ‘AAA’ rating for water efficiency. Wash clothes in cold water and use the sun to dry clothes whenever possible. Avoid washing or drying more loads than necessary. Washing a full load or only a few socks uses the same amount of energy. Heating and Cooling Insulation is essential to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. A well insulated, energy efficient home can reduce your energy costs. Use ceiling fans instead of air conditioners. Fans have low running costs and can reduce the need to switch on other high energy consuming appliances and systems. If cooling is required use an evaporative system. During winter set your air conditioner thermostat temperature to 25o to 27oC, and 18o to 20oC in summer. An additional 1oC of heating or cooling can considerably add to the energy used (and running costs) of the appliance. Around the Home Shading Shading of your home and outdoor spaces reduces summer temperatures, improves comfort and saves energy. Direct sun can generate the same heat as a single bar radiator over each square meter of a surface. Shading can block up to 90% of this heat. Shading of walls and roof surfaces reduces summer heat gain, making your home cooler inside. Use external shading devices over openings (e.g. awnings, shutters). Lighter coloured shading devices reflect more heat. Use plants to shade the building, particularly windows to reduce unwanted glare and heat gain. Use local native species wherever possible.