There are little things you can do now to keep your house cool or warm.

1. Use curtains or blinds on windows that are exposed to direct sunlight so that you lessen the amount of sun entering your home, keeping your home cooler.
2. Set your air-conditioner between 24–26°C in summer and 18–20°C in winter for the best balance between comfort and efficiency.
3. Close doors and turn off or adjust your air-conditioner when leaving home to save energy, and avoid cooling empty spaces.
4. Use natural light during the day instead of turning on lights.
5. Switch to LED lightbulbs – they use less power and last much longer than regular ones.
6. Wash clothes in cold water and wait until you have a full load before using the washing machine.
7. Dry clothes on the line instead of using the dryer, if possible
8. Check your fridge seals, if air is escaping, your fridge works harder and uses more power.
9. Turn off and unplug devices to save power when they’re not in use.
10. Use a power board with an on/off switch to make it easy to turn off multiple devices at once.

The posters below are from Race for 2030.

Improving the energy performance of housing through energy efficiency and electrification is one way to reduce energy costs for First Nations households and communities.