6 Jul 2009

Cold? Put on a jumper and save $92 a month

NORTH shore and eastern suburbs households are among Sydney's greatest users of energy-guzzling portable electric heaters.

One portable blow heater can use as much electricity as 25 standard TV sets.
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I bet it's about the same here in Perth as the temperature inside is in between 15 and 17 degrees at my place. But I add layers of jumpers and a body warmer and when behind the computer I often wear my fingerless mittens and sometimes even add a scarve to keep warm. That helps, I hardly have the heater on! Also cups of hot tea help or when it's sunny outside I go for a few minutes in the sun to warm up. I bet I've saved heaps on the electricity bill while still very comfortable warm!

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