Electricity prices are set to soar come July 1. Here's how can save some money, while staying warm.
Energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are putting an unprecedented squeeze on Aussie households.the Australian Energy Regulator confirmed prices will go upElectricity prices will rise between 19.6 per cent and 23.9 per cent in NSW, SA and south-east Queensland, and in Victoria, the Essential Services Commission will lift prices by 25 per cent.
For homeowners, that's checking your insulation in the ceiling and the floor, and the thickness of your windows."Up to a quarter of the heat of the room can get out through the ceiling," he says.There are tricks renters can apply too like door snakes to keep out drafts, and even window sealing kits available form hardware stores to stop the heat escaping.Again, there are higher costs up front, but a pay-off in the long term.
"Put your ceiling fan on reverse to push the warm air that's collected up in the top of the room down the walls," says Mr Barnes.You don't have to run the heat to keep your dog warm.
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