Here’s how to save on your electricity bill

THE biggest potential cost saver is the geyser, the City said, as most households tend to spend more on electricity during winter.

“The biggest potential cost saver is the geyser. Turn it off and only turn it on for an hour or two as required per day. Turn the geyser down to 60°C. Turning your geyser down from 70˚C to 60˚C will see a 5% reduction in your hot water electricity bill,” the City said.

It advised that regular light bulbs be replaced with energy-saving ones, such as LEDs, that use six times less electricity.

“Seal gaps around windows and doors to keep heat from escaping and cold drafts from breezing in.

“When you switch off appliances at the wall, you could save up to 6% more electricity. Pull out the charger from the wall too… this adds to your savings,” the City said.

To switch to prepaid electricity call 0860 103 089.

Visit: http://www.capetown.gov. za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipalservices/Electricity/Apply-for-aprepaid-electricity-meter

For more information on saving electricity and smarter living visit: www.savingelectricity.co.za

Also check out the City’s innovative Cape Town Future Energy Festival at www. capetownfutureenergyfestival.co.za