Average Energy Consumption | Average Electricity Bills

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However, Dwelling Type and Size, the number of Occupants and Air conditioning are not the only variables and the average energy consumption of any home also need to take into account the following Variables when trying to work out if your electricity usage is above or below the average.

The following images have been source from the Final Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Report - Review of regulated retail tariffs and charges for electricity 2010 to 2013 and the Draft IPART Report on Changes in regulated electricity prices from 1 July 2011.

Hopfully between the above table and the following Variables you will be able to get a better understanding on what represents the Average Energy Consumption and the Average Electricity Bill for your circumstances.

Variable 1 - Climate

If you're in a very hot or cold climate you will most likely be running your air conditioner more often. Take a look at Canberra and Burke in Figure 1.1 - Average Electricity Consumption by Location. 

Figure 1.1 - Average Electricity Consumption by Location.

Variable 2 - Location

The further you are from the power generation the more it costs to get the power to you and the supplier will pass on this cost. The cumulative impact of Climate and Location can be seen in Figure 2.1 - Average Electricity Bill by Location.

Figure 2.1 - Average Electricity Bill by Location

Variable 3 - Your income

The more you earn, the more disposable income you have, the higher your bill. The assumption here is that you have more electronic appliances and / or are less energy conscious because you have no concerns about being able pay the bill. This can be seen in Figure 3.1 - Average Electricity Bill by Income.

Figure 3.1 - Average Electricity Bill by Income

Variable 4 - If you monitor your energy usage

The more attention you pay to your energy consumption the more you will save.  Where households actively practice energy management you can expect to consume 20% less than those who don't.  The problem being monitoring you electricity usage only once a quarter when the bill arrives doesn't work. You need to be able to see your usage 24/7 to keep it front of mind, this is where a Home Energy Monitor will help. With the monitor on display it's a constant reminder for the family that electricity cost money - so turn it off if its not being used.

However we also have some products like the Easy Off Infra Red Standby Switch which will turn things off for you if you forget.  Have a look at the Featured Product below.  You can start out small with a simple Power Point Monitor,  or if you electricity bill is already causing nightmares go for the Monitor Bundle and save.