Calculate a cut in power bills

RESIDENTS in the City of Casey will have access to a new website and information on electricity bills in an effort to help householders cut their energy use and save money.
Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor said just as the Brumby Government’s Target 155 water consumption campaign encouraged Victorians to use less water, the website would help people monitor and cut their energy use.
“We want to help Victorians cut their greenhouse gas emissions and save money on their power bills by using less energy,” Mr Batchelor said.
“Consumers can now access a new online calculator, which makes it possible to compare their electricity consumption against other Victorian households of a similar size with similar appliances. By entering information about their household and appliances into the calculator, Victorians will see if their electricity usage is above or below an average household.”
The calculator also gives a range of energy saving tips to become more energy efficient.
Mr Batchelor said that on electricity bills from 1 June, retailers will also begin to show households how their average daily electricity consumption compares to the average daily consumption of similar Victorian households.
“Simple actions such as turning off appliances when not in use or retiring old inefficient appliances such as a second fridge can save money,” he said.
Since the Energy Saver Incentive began in January last year, more than 470,000 households have taken part, says Mr Batchelor. “So far, the scheme has generated certificates equal to saving more than 4.7 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions – or about 94 million black balloons.”
To use the DPI energy calculator visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/energycalculator