Save energy
Buy energy efficient appliances
Tips for choosing energy efficient fridges, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and other appliances. Save electricity, water and money.
Clever cooking
How to cook and save energy and money at the same time - tips for using your oven, stove and microwave more efficiently.
Get a home assessment
A free home assessment can help you find ways to reduce your energy and water use. It will identify immediate changes and longer-term opportunities.
Improve heating and cooling
Ways to keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. How to choose a good heater or cooling system.
Install ceiling insulation
A step-by-step guide to choosing and installing ceiling insulation.
Install solar hot water
How to choose the right solar hot water system, select a position and arrange installation - use the sun to heat your water.
Install solar power
How to choose the best solar power system for your needs, arrange for installation and maintain it to generate your own electricity.
Switch to greener energy
A range of ways to switch to greener energy, including buying green power, generating your own energy and hot water, and offsetting your energy use.
Did you know?
- With a solar hot water system, you could get between 50 and 90 per cent of your hot water for free.
- Boiling water with an electric kettle or gas cooker generates about half as much greenhouse gas as a microwave oven or an electric stove.
- By 2021 Australians could save more than $600 million through reduced energy and water bills by choosing more energy efficient products.
Page last modified: 03 Sep 2009