Australians are bracing themselves for a long, hot summer but keeping cool could be costing households more than they realise.
Comparison site Mozo estimates that Australians will spend an extra $2 million on their electricity bills this summer due to bad habits.
About 10 per cent left the aircon on for pets, at an estimated cost of $135, while 20 per cent left the aircon on when they are away from home to keep it cool, costing $47. “As the weather heats up it can be tempting to indulge in bad energy habits for the sake of comfort, but this can come at a major cost over the course of the summer,” Mozo director Kirsty Lamont said.
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