"Efficient lighting is a simple area to reduce costs through using low wattage bulbs and savings of $20 a year over the eight-year life of these bulbs can be made. In Kaierau's case we replaced 78 bulbs free of charge."
At the end of the exercise last week the LiteClub crew upgraded 78 lightbulbs, used 3.5 metres of lagging fitted to hot water pipes and installed three water-saving devices on taps and toilets.
Over the lifetime of the installed products, Kaierau RFC is expected to save $13,900 and reduce water consumption by 300,000 litres, according to LiteClub.
Resident groundsman Merv Benson said he would be keeping a keen eye on expenses.
"It will be interesting. Last month our power bill was $900 and that's pretty close to what it is every month. Even is summer time it's quite large. For instance our chiller motors run flat knacker 24/7 keeping things cool in summer," Benson said.
LiteClub also completed a similar assessment of the Aramoho-Wanganui Rowing Club last week and plan to be back in Wanganui in August. Interested clubs can register online at liteclub.org