Quiz: Are you an energy expert?

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How do you feel about electricity? Does it ‘spark’ a Benjamin Franklin or Thomas Edison-level curiosity, or is it just another bill you have to pay?

Whatever your answer, it’ll pay to complete our latest quiz. Hopefully you’ll learn a fact or two about energy use and discover some money-saving tips along the way.

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Test your energy expertise

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1. If you have an SA-based energy plan with a time-of-use (ToU) tariff, it’s typically cheapest to use electricity during the shoulder or ‘solar sponge’ period. When does that generally apply?*



2. You’re reviewing your electricity bill and notice a supply charge included in the amount owing. What is a supply charge?*
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3. It’s your turn to cook dinner tonight. What’s the least cost-effective appliance to use?*



4. You’re shopping for a new fridge and notice each model has an Energy Rating Label with a number of stars. What do the stars mean?*



5. Heat-pump dryers cost more to use compared to condenser or vented dryers because they take longer to dry clothes.*
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6. Which of the following ISN’T a good way to save energy around the house?*



7. Which common household appliance typically contributes the most to your electricity bill?*



8. You’re looking to replace some light bulbs around the house. Which is the most energy efficient type?*
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9. It’s an extremely hot day and you’ve switched on the air-conditioner. Which of the following could you do to make it work more efficiently?*



10. You’ve been researching solar systems for your home and have come across the term inverter. What is an inverter?*



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