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Originally Posted by snowcone
I'm spewing. Just got my power bill for this quarter.
$950 which includes $200 off for discounts and fast paying.
There are only 2 of us in the house and we have gas hot water and hotplate.
Both work full time so nothing on through the day.
Big house with ducted air but we used to have 2 split systems which we took out for the ducted.
I am tempted to tell them to shove everything and go off the grid at this rate.
I'll shop daily and use eskies and cheap ice, cook on the BBQ, shower at work, recharge the phones and iPads in the car. I'll show em!!! It will come to this for sure at this rate.
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That's insanity. Especially if you aren't using said appliances.
This is what Im doing of late - Switch off all appliances at the switch even if they are on standby. Standby uses power. Consider fitting fans in the house. I already have them fitted and they work well. They are far more energy efficient than a/c and will still make life bareable in moderate heat. Only consider using the a/c in heat waves and only in spurts during off peak times. Apply a 'no pants' rule to the house to accommodate the no a/c rule.
I am also considering an external mist kit for outdoor use to use during gatherings. Has a timer to operate in time intervals and drops the temp in an alfresco or balcony by up to 10deg compared to the ambient temp. Uses little water.