
Energy Tip #1
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
Energy Tip #2
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Energy Tip #3
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
Energy Tip #4
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Energy Tip #5
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Energy Tip #6
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Energy Tip #7
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Energy Tip #8
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Energy Tip #9
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Energy Tip #10
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Energy Tip #11
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Energy Tip #12
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Energy Tip #13
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Energy Tip #14
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Energy Tip #15
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Energy Tip #16
Damp air is harder to heat
Energy Tip #17
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Energy Tip #18
NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year
Energy Tip #19
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Energy Tip #20
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.