At Christmas
Below is Western Power’s take on the traditional 12 days of Christmas. There may not be a partridge or a pear tree, but we think this version will give you much more joy this Christmas, reducing your power bill and doing your bit for the environment.
- Set your air conditioner to 24 degrees (or higher).
- Close curtains, windows and doors to keep out the heat.
- Turn your pool pump on before 4pm and after 9pm.
- Turn your Christmas tree lights off when we go to bed.
- Use LED or solar powered decorations instead.
- Use candles instead of Christmas lights, but remember to blow them out and don’t use them in your tree!
- Use energy efficient fibre optic lights
- When cooking your Christmas feast use efficient cooking methods such as putting lids on pots and simmering gently instead of vigorously boiling.
- Buy battery free prezzies or rechargeable batteries.
- Buy five star energy rated gifts.
- Fully load your dishwasher and turn it on before 4pm or after 9pm.
- And when the party’s over turn your entertainment appliances off at the power point.
