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Save money on your energy bills

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There are many ways to make your home more energy efficient and bring down your energy bills. By being smarter about your energy usage and switching to electricity instead of gas for hot water, heating, and cooking, you can reduce your running costs and carbon emissions.

The switch to an electric home also has health benefits because electric appliances don't release unhealthy fumes.

Electric homes are cheaper to run, healthier to live in and better for the planet.

What you can do to save money and energy in your home

Indicative annual savings for an average Victorian home going electric

Average household energy savings

Ways to electrify your home

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Diagram of an electrified home

Average household energy usage

For the average household, the breakdown in energy usage equates to:

Infographic of household energy usage. 40% Heating and cooling. 30% Fridge, washer and other applicances. 5-10% Lights, cooking, TV and computers. 20% Hot Water.

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