When it comes to living a cost-efficient life, you need all your expenses to be used optimally including your electric bill. You want to use your appliances normally, without experiencing a spike in your bill. This is more important now when your movements are limited. So, we’ve prepared a guide to power costs in Adelaide to help you optimise your electric consumption.

How much electricity do I consume?

In making decisions about your power costs, two essential factors come to mind: your power usage and the provider’s power rates. Your electric bill heavily depends on how much electricity you use in a certain period. In Adelaide, a single-person household usually consumes roughly 300 kWh of electricity per month. On the other hand, a two-person household consumes 377 kWh of electricity in a month.

Of course, these values are dependent on different factors, such as the duration of usage, number of appliances, and the appliance voltage.

How much does it cost?

If your consumption is the Y to your electric bill consumption, then your X would be the power rates. These rates vary per retailer, however, on average, power rates are between 30 to 40 cents per kilowatt-hour. These rates already include some of your energy retailer’s expenses, such as transmission and distribution costs.

In Adelaide, the average cost per year in electricity is at $1,750. This amount can go down to $1,250 in single-person households. However, if there are several members in your household, expect for your power costs to go beyond $1,900. Still, these figures can change, especially when regulations get passed by regulatory bodies and when there are changes in the electricity generation industry.

How can I reduce my bill?

Reducing your power bill doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice home comforts. You can choose eco-friendly options when picking appliances. After all, nowadays companies produce green appliances that help conserve energy. You can also resort to using eco-friendly lighting for your home.

In addition, you can choose an energy retailer who is not solely sourcing their electricity supply from fossil-fuels. South Australia is a haven for renewable energy sources, so options are not out of the question. This area makes up for 35% of the country’s installed wind capacity. We are also the pioneers in passing legislation regarding rooftop solar feed-ins. So, you can reduce your power bill when you choose the renewable energy route.

Your Household and Your Power Bill

Your household has various appliances that you use in your daily life, almost all of which are electricity-powered. Whether you use them for long periods of time depends on your lifestyle and your need for that appliance. However, remember that using devices also incurs costs you’ll have to pay, and the cost of power in Adelaide is higher than that of other Australian cities and towns.

So, the next time you plan on turning on the TV while doing something else, think about your power bill and of course, your environment.