What is GreenPower?
Electricity you buy from an energy supplier needs to be generated somehow. For a small cost, these days you can choose whether or not...
Common power-wasting appliances and scenarios
Certain scenarios around the house - and some appliances in particular - are notoriously inefficient. Understanding how energy's being used and avoiding waste is...
What is a power vampire?
Power vampires cost Australians a lot of money each year. 'Power vampire' is another name for an appliance with an inefficient power supply, which...
Energy management systems
Energy management works best when you're able to see exactly how much is being consumed, and where it's being consumed. Find out what sorts...
Switches and manual controls
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
Energy management dashboards or systems can be used in conjunction with smart meters to help monitor and regulate how electricity is used in your...
Rainwater collection and storage
Instead of allowing it to run down the drain, rainwater can be collected to use on gardens. Find out more about how rainwater collection...
Home automation and energy consumption
Smart home automation systems can do a great deal not only to make your home comfortable and secure, but also to ensure that your...
Smart meters and home automation
Smart meters allow your electricity provider to communicate with and control specific appliances, and to provide information to your home automation systems. Read on...
What’s a building envelope?
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...