FMD, University of Waikato
Issue No: 29 – March 2005
Residential Energy Efficiency Advice
Heating
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A 2Kw Fan heater costs 28.6 cents per hour on average to run, $51.60 per month
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A 2Kw Oil filled heater costs 28.6 cents per hour on average to run, $51.60 per month
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A 2.4Kw Nightstore heater costs 15.0 cents per hour on average to run, $36.00 per month
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A 2.4Kw Heat Pump costs 14.3 cents per hour on average to run, $25.80 per month
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A 300 watt Dehumidifier costs 4.3 cents per hour to run, $30.90 per month
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Under floor heating gives an even room temperature with no hot spots
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Under floor heating gives total freedom of furniture arrangement throughout the room
Stop Draughts On Doors and Windows
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Check for draughts around doors and windows by holding a candle flame nearby
Hang Thick Curtains
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Thick curtains that cover all the window area can efficiently insulate your room
Use The Sun
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Keep curtains open during the day to let the sun warm your room and close them as the sun goes down
Family Living
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A television left on standby can cost as much as $15.66 a year
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A 200 watt television costs 2.9 cents per hour to run, $3.60 per month
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A computer may use up to $23.00 a year when left on stand by
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A computer costs 2.3 cents per hour to run, $2.07 per month
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A stereo costs 2.1 cents per hour to run, $2.40 per month
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A video costs 1.0 cent per hour to run, $1.20 per month
Laundry
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Use the cold water cycle on your washing machine rather than the hot
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Run full loads rather than half loads in the washing machine and drier
Insulation
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With home insulation you can prevent heat loss and save up to 50 per cent on your home heating cost
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Every 100mls of insulation saves up to $10.00 per square meter per year in lost comfort
Bathroom
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With an energy efficient shower head you can save up to 32 cents per 10 minute shower, that's $467.00 per year for a four
person family
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A three minute shower uses less water than a bath and can save you around $5 per person over three months
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A 2000 watt wall heater costs on average 28.6 cents an hour to run, $4.20 per month
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Heated towel rails cost on average 1.1 cents an hour to run, $7.80 per month
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A hair dryer costs about 17.2 cents an hour to run
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A fan heat and light unit ventilates bathrooms by extracting steam and blowing it outside the building
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A hot tap dripping at 1 drip per second wastes 25 litres a day - adding up to $30 a year
Lighting
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To run 10 standard 100 watt light bulbs costs approximately 14.3 cents per hour, $12.90 per month
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Ten Energy Saver 15W bulbs cost only 2.6 cents per hour to run $2.40 per month
Security Lights
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Exterior security lights with censors only switch on when someone comes within range, saving energy
Kitchen
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Use the minimum of water in pots when cooking, and keep lids on as much as possible
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Use a pan that fits the size of the hot plate and adjust the element accordingly
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Don't leave fridge/freezer doors open unnecessarily
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Allow food to cool before putting it in the fridge
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A standard fridge/freezer costs 3.6 cents per hour to run, $6.60 per month
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Microwave ovens are energy efficient, using one third less electricity than a conventional oven
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A 1300 watt microwave oven costs 17.2 cents per hour to run, $2.70 per month
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Rinsing dishes under running hot water wastes energy and money
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Use only full loads in your dishwasher and use the shortest cycle available
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To run a 2000 watt dishwasher costs on average 34.3 cents per hour, $5.10 per month
Article provided by Robin Dunmall, Technical Services Manager
FMD SOCIAL CLUB
KAWHIA BOAT TRIP – Saturday 9th April
The cost will be $35 each (subsidised amount).
The bus will leave at 7.30am sharp from the FMD courtyard. A
hangi lunch will be provided.
Put your name on the board in the FMD tearoom if you are
interested in taking part in this trip.
If you require more information contact Tom Reidy.
The FMD social club catered a bbq in the FMD courtyard on 23rd –
thanks to all the workers and attendees. Pictured left-right Mike
Anderson, Philip Jensen, Tom Reidy, Mua Taito, Marganne Allen and
baby Mikayla (in front). We also farewelled Marganne who has
decided not to return to work.
40th Anniversary pictures –
a very successful event with lots of input from the staff at FMD which
helped to make this an outstanding success!!
Transition
Finish line
A morning tea was held at FMD on 22nd at which
Clive Hobson presented a handcrafted plaque he
had made to Professor Bryan Gould
Lunchtime nap after a hard weeks work in portering!!
Gathering to watch prize giving
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Weetbix Triathlon – Sunday 20 Feb
Hi Ray, I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you and your team for all your help with the Weetbix Tri on Sunday. It went
exceptionally well, with everything going to plan and no major hiccups or accidents. I would like to particularly thank the guards
who continually came at my beck and call to open up gates etc...I must apologise for the frequency of this...it must have got quite
annoying to keep coming down!! So please pass on to your team my thanks and I've no doubt I'll be in touch again soon.
Cheers, Jill - PS: I've attached some pictures of the event (shown above).
Jill Ibberson, Event Manager, Into Active NZ, A Division of Campus Services Ltd
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