How to choose an electrician
There's not much electrical work you're legally allowed to do for yourself in Australia. Find out when you need to hire an electrician, and...
Hot water regulations and rebates
Because many hot water systems operate on electricity or gas and heat water to scalding temperatures, there are some important safety regulations in place....
Energy retailers, distributors and paperwork
There's a bit of bureaucracy and paperwork involved when it comes to feeding wind power back into the grid. Learn which parties are involved,...
Solar panel designer/installer accreditation and warranty support
In Australia, there are certain laws and regulations that exist to ensure that only accredited tradespeople do certain parts of an installation. Find out...
Wind and solar rebates
The Australian federal government provides rebates for people who install renewable energy systems for their homes. Find out how these work, and what you're...
Solar regulations
How do solar rebates work - and how much are you entitled to? Who needs to install your solar panels, and what sorts of...
Regulations and passive design
There are a number of regulations in Australia that will affect how you design your home. These regulations mostly exist to ensure that liveable...
Wind power regulations
There are certain regulations and some paperwork you'll need to know about if you're planning on installing wind - especially if you're hoping to...
Sink and tap regulations
There are several regulations in Australia that affect how you buy plumbing products, how they need to be positioned in relation to other parts...
Kitchen appliance regulations
Buying and fitting major kitchen appliances isn't always as easy as just putting them where they'll fit and plugging them in. There are some...