FACTS ABOUT WATER AND ENERGY USE IN NSW HOMES

ENERGY

According to Integral Energy, households use energy in the following ways:

Based on the energy pie chart above: hot water, heating, refrigeration and air conditioning account for almost 70% of the energy consumed in the home. BASIX Consulting Services can advise householders and building designers on proven ways of reducing energy use, every day. Ask us how...

WATER

According to Sydney Water, households use water in the following ways:

Based on the water pie chart above: outdoor (including gardening, car washing and pool), laundry and toilet flushing use over 60% of the water supplied to our homes. Water from alternative sources such as rainwater and greywater can easily be substituted for these uses. Ask us how...