Our energy hub is packed with helpful home energy advice and recommendations. While everyone’s energy use is different, there are a few ways you can start lowering how much you can use and pay. From adjusting your heating and cooling to choosing more efficient appliances, these small changes can make a big difference in your energy bills.
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Latest advice
Smart plugs – what are they and how can they save you money?
Want to control your appliances remotely without paying a fortune for a smart appliance and be able to monitor their power usage? Look no further – smart plugs could be the answer.
It’s the perfect time to get your home ready for winter
Getting your home warm and dry in time for next winter might cost a lot less than you think.
Insider's guide to hot water heat pumps
After the initial cost of buying and installing the system, the ongoing savings on power started immediately. Read the guide.
From gas to glass - our move to electric induction cooking
Product test writer Bryan Wall takes you through the installation of an induction cooktop.
How to check what you can save by switching appliances
Our product test team leader puts a home efficiency calculator to the test to see what he can save if he switches appliances.
How going electric halved my electricity bill
Our resident power nerd shares how he cut his power bill in half and what he learned along the way.
A cheapskate’s guide to charging your EV for less
Consumer NZ's expert on power has some easy tips and tricks to help you save a lot of money on charging your electric vehicle.
Our top tip for saving money on power
The one thing we think can have the biggest impact on your power bill is changing to what’s called a time-of-use plan.
Are you paying too much for power?
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