Fact sheets to help you save power

Learn about:

• Ventilation and natural cooling.
• Keeping cool - zoning, draught proofing and avoiding heat gain.
• Windows and external shading.
• Insulate your home and stay cooler.
• Use your air conditioner efficiently.

Resources:

• Cooling your home in summer factsheet (PDF, 986KB)
• View Cooling your home in summer factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Your power use.
• Understanding your electricity bill.
• Measuring your power.
• Reading your meter (including analogue and electronic meters).
• Power monitors.
• GreenPower.

Resources:

• Electricity bills and meters factsheet (PDF, 898KB)
• View Electricity bills and meters factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Energy rating labels and logos (including star rating label and Energy Star logo).
• How to save power in every room of your home.
• Tips for everyone in the household.
• Home entertainment systems and equipment.
• Kitchen appliances.
• Saving power in the laundry.

Resources:

• Energy efficient appliances factsheet (PDF, 924KB)
• View Energy efficient appliances factsheet online.

Browse our buyer guides for more information and advice on choosing an energy efficient appliance, fridge, freezer, washer, television, dishwasher, lighting system, cooling or heating unit, air conditioner and more.

Learn about:

• Individual actions can make a big difference.
• Lighting workspaces and offices efficiently.
• Saving power when using your computer.
• Heating and cooling.
• Ways to save power by getting more active.
• Staff engagement and education.
• Free help for your organisation to save power.

Resources:

• Saving power at work factsheet (PDF, 1.2MB)
• View Saving power at work factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Insulation - what it is and the types.
• Insulation performance ratings and what to look for when choosing a product.
• Where to use and install insulation.
• Insulation options and materials.
• Professional installation.
• Other benefits of insulating your home.

Resources:

• Insulating your home factsheet (PDF, 825KB)
• View Insulating your home factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Easy ways to use less hot water and make savings.
• Choosing the right hot water system for your home.
• How you can get the most out of your hot water system.
• Peak electric hot water systems.
• Saving money with off-peak electric options.
• Rebates to help you switch to a climate friendly alternative.

Resources:

• Tap into hot water savings factsheet (PDF, 676KB)
• View Tap into hot water savings factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Why saving power on lighting matters.
• Compact fluorescent versus incandescent globes.
• Bulb availability, quality and installation.
• Phase out of incandescent light bulbs.
• Halogen lighting and options.
• Lighting tips.

Resources:

• Energy efficient lighting factsheet (PDF, 605KB)
• View Energy efficient lighting factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Household hotspots: where to save power.
• Home orientation or situation.
• Building design and energy efficiency.
• Building materials.
• Insulation.
• Heating and cooling systems.
• Home lighting.
• Hot water systems.
• Landscaping.

Resources:

• Renovating and building an energy efficient home factsheet (PDF, 919KB)
• View Renovating and building an energy efficient home factsheet online.

Learn about:

• Buying your new fridge or freezer.
• Where to place or install your fridge.
• How to get the most out of your refrigerator or freezer.

Resources:

• Refrigeration factsheet (PDF, 1MB)
• View Refrigeration factsheet online.