Energy

There are many things you can do to make your home healthier while using less energy. Some are free, others require some up-front investment, but all will save you money in the long-run – and will help you ‘do your bit’ for the environment.

Energy
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Myth: Standby mode doesn’t use much power

Even when turned off, appliances can still draw power. New Zealanders use more electricity keeping products on standby than we do actually using them.

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