Fact sheets to help you save power

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Cooling your home in summer

Cooling your home in summer factsheet

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.

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Reading your electricity bill and meter

Electricity bills and meters factsheet

Learn about:

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

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Energy efficient appliances

Energy efficient appliances factsheet

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.

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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.

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Saving power at work

Saving power at work factsheet

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.

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Insulating your home

Insulating your home factsheet

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.

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Solar hot water

Solar hot water factsheet

Learn about:

  • What you need to know - how solar hot water works.
  • Solar hot water systems - types and options.
  • How many panels do I need for my home?
  • Heat pump water heaters.
  • Getting the most from your system.
  • Rebates to help you switch from electric to solar.

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Hot water systems

Tap into hot water savings factsheet

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.

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Energy efficient lighting

Energy efficient lighting factsheet

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.

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Renovating or building an energy efficient home

Renovating and building an energy efficient home factsheet

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.

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Refrigeration

Refrigeration factsheet

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.

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Heating your home

Warming your home in winter factsheet

Learn about:

  • Turn down the heat and the bills.
  • Keeping the heat in - zoning and avoiding heat loss.
  • Insulate your home and your wallet.
  • Hot water systems.

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