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Water Saving Rebates & Offers

Rainwater Tank Rebates
Sydney Water has a Rainwater Tank Rebate Program offering customers up to $800 to install a rainwater tank. A special Rainwater Tanks in Schools Rebate Program is also available for schools.

Washing Machine Rebates
A rebate of $150 is available to customers who purchase a new washing machine with a water efficiency rating of 4-star1 or AAAAA. The rebate offer commenced on 1 March 2006 and will run until 31 July 2008. 4-star1 or AAAAA water efficient washing machines save more than 21,000 litres of water a year compared to older machines. The rebate offer could help to save one million litres a day.

These are some of the many ways the NSW Government is helping you to help secure Sydney’s water for life by saving water in and around your home. To find out more and to take advantage of rebates and offers visit the website links above. Please read all information to qualify for rebates & expiry dates of offers.

Save Water, Save Money, Save the Environment!

Keeping Your House Cool On Hot Days!

Today we are expecting a high of 35 deg! The cicadas have been singing since very early this morning.

The night air was quite stuffy so unfortunately… I have woken up with a headache…. Great start to the day especially with the high temps expected.

After school drop off I’ve headed home….

To try & keep the house cool I have…..
Closed all the windows & doors ..otherwise hot air will just fill the house
Closed the curtains in most of the rooms… the sun bounces off the pavements & heats up the house.
Wear loose, cool clothing – cotton is a great fabric for hot days

Keeping your house cool will also help to save electricity by not having to use your fans.

Unfortunately… I’m feeling the heat so it’s almost time to turn on the fan in the computer room to help keep me cool.

Important reminder…. Drink plenty of water to keep up fluid intake to keep hydrated. You can easily become dehydrated from the heat or a virus…. Recently a friend, suffering from a virus, ended up in hospital due to dehydration…

Budget Pay Card for AGL Payments!

With the ever increasing cost of bills…Especially over the winter months with heating…. I’m always on the look out for an easier way to budget my money.

I’ve recently come across our AGL Budget Pay card (Aust) AGL can now supply all your electricity & gas.

With this easy to use card you can make payments at your local post office or acting post office eg newsagency.

Pay for utilities as you go – weekly, fortnightly, monthly …Minimum payment for Budget Pay Card Use is $10. (no additional charge)

Tips:
Find your last bill for your upcoming usage of gas &/or electricity.
Calculate how much you are using in $ value each week
Make a habit to pay that amount every week using your Budget Pay Card
Save the loose change from your purse or pocket each day… it soon adds up!

When your next Gas or electricity bill arrives… you will be so glad you did…. it should already be paid… Saving you the headache of finding the money to pay that huge bill.

To Financial Freedom Success & Surviving The Costs of Everyday Living!