1. 3 Steps to save

2. 3 Saving energy

3. Saving Energy

4. 70% of all energy use is from these areas

5. Saving Energy Target these areas first

6. 159 days below 18 o C - We have more cold days than hot Saving Energy

7. Heat rooms to 20 o C Seal draughts and cover windows Close doors to unused rooms Turn your heater off overnight or when going out Saving Energy

8. 35 days of 30 o C or above - It’s also quite hot!

9. Use a fan Shade windows on the outside of the glass Cool rooms to 26 o C Turn air-conditioner off when going out Saving Energy

10. Hot water is one of the areas where most energy is used Saving Energy

11. Use a water saving shower head Try to keep your showers to around 5 minutes or less Wash your clothes in cold water Saving Energy

12. Fridges use about 18% of all electricity in the house Saving Energy

13. Keep fridge at 3 o C to 5 o C Keep freezer at -15 o C to -18 o C Move fridge away from the sun or heaters and keep ventilated Turn off second fridges or freezers when you don’t need them Saving Energy

14. One last thing… Turn off appliances when you are not using them Saving Energy

15. 3 Steps to save Concessions

17. The 2 main concessions help save $400 a year Concessions

18. -17.5% off electricity bills Annual Electricity Concession -17.5% off winter gas bills Winter Gas Concession (1 May to 31 October)

19. Concessions Service to Property Charge Concession Controlled Load Electricity Concession Electricity Transfer Fee Waiver Non-Mains Energy Concession Medical Cooling Concession Life Support Concession Need to apply Automatic

20. Concessions Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521 The company that sends your bills

21. Check concessions are recorded on every bill

22. Concessions Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS) Provides up to $500 each for: Electricity Gas and water Ask the company that sends your bill about URGS

23. 3 Steps to save Shopping for a better energy offer

24. If you have not shopped around recently you are paying too much Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

26. Who is on a good energy offer? How do you know you’re on a good offer? Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

27. Comparing energy offers can be confusing Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

28. Be careful with discounts A large discount may not lead to a good offer Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

29. Super Saver - 30 % discount ($0.30/kWh + $1.10/day) Energy Plus - 10 % discount ($0.22/kWh + $1.20/day ) For example: Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

30. $ per year Price after discount applied Price before discount applied 30% Super Saver 10% Energy Plus The offer with the big discount is still more expensive Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

31. Super Saver - 30 % discount ($0.30/kWh + $1.10/day) Energy Plus - 10 % discount ($0.22/kWh + $1.20/day ) Shopping for a Better Energy Offer Because it starts with higher rates

32. What if you could easily compare energy companies? $890 $900 $930 $980 $1000 $1030

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34. independent up-to-date shows you all the generally available electricity and gas offers in Victoria

35. makes things easier by showing the cost of electricity and gas for 1 year

37. makes things easier by comparing your current energy company

40. What then? Match? Exit fee? Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

41. What then? ?

42. The new energy company will organise the rest If you change your mind - you have a 10 day cooling off period Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

43. All you need is: Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

44. 91% of people can save Half save more than $330 per year Is it worth the effort? Shopping for a Better Energy Offer

45. compare.switchon.vic.gov.au

46. 3 Steps to save Check your thermometer to save energy

47. 3 Steps to save Check your bill for concessions

48. 3 Steps to save Check Victorian Energy Compare to get cheaper energy offers

49. Fixing Problems 1800 500 509