Energy saving tips: Take charge of your energy use

Ever wondered where all that electricity goes? The breakdown might surprise you! On average, New Zealand households (2021) use their power on:

• Water heating: 27%

• Heating/cooling: 23%

• Home electronics: 21%

• Refrigeration: 12%

• Cooking: 9%

• Lighting: 5%

• Laundry: 2%

• Dishwashing: 1%

Community Energy Whāingaroa (CEWh), is a subsidiary of the Xtreme Zero Waste Charitable Trust. We are here to increase energy wellbeing in our community via energy efficiency education, healthy home assessments, local generation solutions and reducing energy hardship.

Would you like to understand more about your energy bill, how to reduce costs and still keep your home warm and healthy? Bring your energy bill to the Repair Café on Saturday, 12th April, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Stewart Street Hall. Our friendly energy mentors will be there to chat and offer personalised advice.