Comparing running costs from different energy providers can be difficult as each provider uses a different measure.

For example;

• Natural gas – cents per cubic metre or mega-joule (mj)
• LPG – dollars per litre (providers do not quote a fixed price as prices can vary frequently similar to petrol)
• Electricity – cents per kilo watt hours (kwh)

What people may not understand is that different technologies can operate at varying efficiencies. For example, a simple electric heater / radiator runs at 100% efficiency whilst a high quality reverse cycle inverter air conditioner can operate at up to 400% efficiency. Therefore costing a quarter of the cost of the standard electric heater / radiator.

Similarly, gas heating systems can have energy efficiencies ranging from 75% to 95% depending upon the system design.

Eco Friendly Appliance Owner

The more eco-friendly Home appliances we have in our homes, the better and healthier our world will be for our children and grandchildren, in terms of cleaner air, reduced fossil fuel dependency, less toxins and other quality-of-life advantages. Buying energy efficient appliances and using your existing appliances in a more responsible and ecofriendly manner will help you to lower your monthly power bill, take pressure off your local power company and help reduce your impact on our environment.   Here are some tips and suggestions about making your appliances as eco-friendly as possible whether that involve buying new appliances or using and maintaining them in an environmentally friendly and responsible way.