Keeping cool can be costly in summer, but small changes can add up to bring down both your energy use and bills.

Follow these 6 tips to save money and play your part in reducing emissions. 

Keep rooms cool

1. Keep curtains and blinds closed during the day or add external shading to reduce heat from direct sunlight.
2. Use your fan before turning on your air conditioner.
3. If using an air conditioner, set it between 23 to 26 degrees.
4. Open windows at night to let the heat escape and let cool breezes in when the temperature drops.

Reduce or avoid appliance use

1. Avoid turning on your oven during the hottest part of the day.
2. Air-dry your clothes instead of using the dryer.

Following these tips plus other energy saving advice could help you save over $470 a year* on your electricity bill. For more information head to the NSW Climate and Energy Action website to see how you can save money and make a difference.

* Annual savings are indicative only and will be based on a household’s current consumption patterns and individual circumstances throughout the year.

*Source: Top tips to save you energy and money in Summer