Heating regulations
Heating and its associated industries are heavily regulated, mostly because of the obvious fire hazards they pose - but also to control air pollution,...
Noise regulations for air conditioners
An important consideration if you're thinking about installing an air conditioner is how much noise it makes, and how that noise will affect your...
MEPS labels and ratings for air conditioners
Air conditioners come with labels these days that indicate how efficiently they're able to cool (and to heat, if they're reverse-cycle models). Find out...
Cooling regulations
We’ve all seen the energy efficiency labels on whitegoods, but what do they mean when it comes to air conditioners? Knowing how to make...
Daylighting requirements
The number of windows in your home and where you put them is restricted by rules designed to ensure a minimum amount of daylight...
Phase out of incandescent light globes
The difference between an efficient light globe and an inefficient one is amazing. To prevent unnecessary waste, inefficient incandescent GLS globes are being phased...
BCA lighting restrictions
Regulations exist in Australia to determine how much electricity you're allowed to use for lighting in your home, based on floor areas. Find out...
MEPS and LCA labels
Find out what those labels and symbols on light globes actually mean, and how to interpret them to your advantage.
The MEPS lable (left) and...
Hot water rebates
If you're planning on installing a hot water system that uses solar energy, chances are you're eligible for a big government rebate. Find out...
Position and output temperature restrictions
Find out how regulations in Australia dictate where and how you position your hot water system, and at what temperature water must be stored...