Australian homeowners are wasting hundreds of dollars on energy bills because of one simple design flaw.
The cost-of-living crisis is biting into the budget of every household, with soaring energy prices making up a significant portion of rising costs.from UNSW and Western Sydney suggests a darker-coloured roof could be driving up the power bills of Sydney homeowners by at least 38 per cent, with more energy required to cool down the heat absorbent homes.Last year, the average household in NSW spent $1827 on electricity.
Another urban design feature that contributes to this is blacktop roads, which can heat up to 75C during the harsh heat of the Australian summer. White or lighter-coloured roofs can reduce heat inside a home and neighbourhoods, boost the efficiency of air conditioners and make solar panels work better.
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