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Aim for the stars - buying energy efficient appliances

There's a range of useful leaflets and power saving guides on energy efficient appliances and white goods, cooling and heating systems, televisions and lighting available in participating appliance and electrical stores.

Get started today, save yourself time and begin your research by downloading the buyers guides below:

Alternatively, drop into a store taking part in the Save Power Retailer Program and pick up a leaflet or chat with the sales staff about energy efficient models and options.



Kitchen appliances and home lighting

Save Power home appliance guide

Save power, money and our environment

Reducing the power you use at home by 20% can cut your annual power bill by up to $200.

Use the Save Power home appliance guide to help you save energy at home by making smarter lighting and heating choices and choosing low energy appliances and whitegoods.

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Dishwashers

Save Power dishwasher guide

Dishwashers - save water and 30% on running costs

Every extra star on the energy rating label of your new dishwasher can reduce your running costs by up to 30% each year. You can also save money on water bills.

Use the Save Power dishwasher guide to help select an energy and water efficient dishwasher.

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Cooling and air conditioners

Save Power cooling system guide

Cooling - save up to 15% on your cooling bill

Cooling your home in summer is a major cost and source of carbon pollution. Buying the right size unit and choosing a cooling system with the highest star rating can slash running costs by 10–30%.

Use the Save Power cooling system guide to help select your next cooling unit and maximise the efficiency of your current air conditioner or fan.

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Heating systems and options

Save Power home heating guide

Heating - save 15% off your heating bill

Heating your home and living areas is a major cost. By choosing a heating unit with the highest star rating, and operating it efficiently, you can cut heating power consumption by around 40%.

Use the Save Power home heating guide to help choose efficient heating for your home and find ways to maximise power savings.

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Efficient fridges and freezers

Save Power refrigeration guide

Fridge and freezers - save 23% on running costs

A fridge uses more electricity than any other appliance in the home. Selecting a refrigerator with a high star rating, and energy saving features such as inverter technology, can save you hundreds of dollars over the life of the appliance. Every extra star on the energy rating label saves 23% on fridge and freezer running costs.

Use the Save Power refrigeration guide to help you select your next energy efficient freezer or fridge, and discover other ways to maximise the efficiency of your current model.

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Compact fluorescent lighting

Save Power lighting guide

Lighting - save 75% by replacing old bulbs

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) use up to 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than standard light globes, helping you save on home lighting costs. Each compact fluorescent bulb you install can save around $15 per year.

Use the Save Power lighting guide to help you upgrade your existing light globes and fixtures and purchase energy efficient lighting.

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Energy efficient televisions

Save Power television guide

Televisions - save up to 20% on running costs

A smaller screen size and a model with the highest star rating - will help save power and lower the cost of running your television. Each extra star on the energy rating label can save up to 20% on television running costs - saving you power and money.

Use the Save Power television guide to help select an energy efficient TV and compare the running costs of plasma, LCD and console television models.

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Washers and dryers

Save Power washers and dryers guide

Washers and Dryers - save up to 27% on running costs

Every extra star on the energy rating label cuts 27% off the running cost of your washing machine and 15% off clothes dryer running costs. Add a 5 star water efficiency label rating and your washer could also save 24,000 litres of water each year – lowering water bills.

Use the Save Power washers and dryers guide to help choose power and water efficient laundry appliances.

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Visit a participating store near you

The Save Power Retail Program is delivered in partnership with leading retailers, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Myer and David Jones.

 
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