Energy and water management

Electricity you buy from an energy supplier needs to be generated somehow. For a small cost, these days you can choose whether or not...

Certain scenarios around the house - and some appliances in particular - are notoriously inefficient. Understanding how energy's being used and avoiding waste is...

Power vampires cost Australians a lot of money each year. 'Power vampire' is another name for an appliance with an inefficient power supply, which...

Rising energy bills and the shift to smarter, more sustainable homes have made energy management systems (EMS) an increasingly valuable tool for homeowners and renovators. Whether you're building new, upgrading an older home or just want better visibility over your energy use, an EMS can give you real-time control over how, when and where you use power.

Manual lighting controls obviously help regulate how much energy you're using, and dimmers again can reduce the amount of energy being consumed. A warning...

Energy management dashboards or systems can be used in conjunction with smart meters to help monitor and regulate how electricity is used in your...

Instead of allowing it to run down the drain, rainwater can be collected to use on gardens. Find out more about how rainwater collection...

Smart homes ain’t just about flashy gadgets — they’re about making your energy work smarter, saving you dollars, and helping the planet along the way. When you bring home automation into the mix, you get better control over how energy flows through your place, making your renovation or new build a real game-changer.

Smart meters allow your electricity provider to communicate with and control specific appliances, and to provide information to your home automation systems. Read on...

If you're having a house designed for you, chances are that you've heard the phrase 'building envelope' being thrown around. Find out what this...