Workshop Education SOUTHLAND

Energy Tip #1

Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat

Energy Tip #2

Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day

Energy Tip #3

Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it

Energy Tip #4

Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year

Energy Tip #5

Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use

Energy Tip #6

NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating

Energy Tip #7

Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations

Energy Tip #8

Damp air is harder to heat

Energy Tip #9

Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.

Energy Tip #10

The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees

Energy Tip #11

Damp air causes respiratory problems

Energy Tip #12

The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees

Energy Tip #13

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 #14

The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%

Energy Tip #15

Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions

Energy Tip #16

Space heating is 36% of household energy use

Energy Tip #17

At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years

Energy Tip #18

Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house

Energy Tip #19

Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour

Energy Tip #20

The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree

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