Slow cooking
Buy a slow cooker! They use very little energy - plus, you can cook meals in bulk and use the same amount of energy as for cooking one meal! Daniele from Brisbane
In the Kitchen
Is it possible to cook up a masterpiece without cooking up a big energy bill? You bet it is. The tips on this page will show you how.
Rating 5/5
Rating 5/5
Stars
When I am shopping for a new fridge or television I always look for how many energy efficiency stars it has - the more stars the less energy you will use and the more money you will save. Suzy from Tarneit
Rating 5/5
Hot toast tip
When repalcing your old toaster look for models which have the capability to switch off one element, to save power when making a single slice of toast. Mark from Moggill
Rating 4/5
Save with a flick
Keep flick mixer taps on the cold side. When you use the hot side, you lower the water temperature in the hot water system and force it to reheat the water. Dianna from Greenbank
Rating 4/5
Best brecky tip
Soak enough rolled oats for the week, store in fridge, microwave a serving 2 minutes for creamy porridge each morning. Saves time and energy. Paul from Lota
Rating 4/5
Do the paper test
Want to know if your fridge seals are tight enough? Place a piece of paper between the door and the seal and pull. If it moves too easily, you need a new seal. Anne from Energy Institute
Rating 3/5
Convenient cuppa
Buy a stainless steel flask and fill with boiling water each morning and you have enough hot water for daily coffees and quick wash ups. Saves power and time. Lyn from Buninyong
Rating 3/5
Low carbon cuppa
When having tea or coffee, only fill the kettle with the volume of water you intend to use. This saves both time and electricity. Brett from Highland Park
Rating 3/5
Seal It!
Make sure your oven door seal is not broken or frayed to make sure you are keeping the hot air in. Karen from Adelaide
Rating 3/5
Do not touch
When cooking, place pans or containers in the oven so they don't touch each other or the sides of the oven. That will keep the air flow going and help your oven work more efficiently. Anne from Energy Institute
