Sustainability

LED globes, or 'solid state lighting' is fast becoming the lighting of choice thanks to its amazing efficiency and long life.     Some LED globes can...

When you're shopping for appliances, heating, cooling or lighting products, you're not just buying for today — you're investing in the long-term performance and efficiency of your home. That’s where energy labelling systems like MEPS and LCA labels come in.

See how lagging (insulation) and the distance that hot water has to travel through your pipes can affect energy efficiency in your hot water...

The wrong hot water system can easily account for the lion's share of your electricity consumption. In fact, electric tank systems are being phased...

Electric tank storage hot water systems are notorious for the amount of greenhouse emissions they're responsible for. As a result, they're now being phased...

Energy efficiency ratings might seem like just another part of the paperwork when building or buying a home, but they play a key role in reducing your energy bills and making homes more comfortable year-round.

A cold water diverter is a mechanical valve installed on a hot water line. It redirects the initial cold water, known as redwater, that sits in the pipe before hot water arrives. Instead of wasting this water down the drain, the diverter sends it to a greywater tank, a garden irrigation system, or back into the hot water storage system for reuse. These diverters work using water pressure and do not require electricity.

Windows are one of the main reasons a home loses heat in winter and gains heat in summer. Selecting high performance windows is critical to achieving modern energy efficiency standards and reducing ongoing energy bills.

When selecting windows for a new build or renovation, it is essential to consider Australia’s varied climate zones and the latest energy efficiency requirements. The National Construction Code (NCC) now mandates a minimum 7‑star NatHERS rating for all new residential projects.

The Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) enables windows and glazed doors to be rated and labelled according to their annual energy impact on a house in any Australian climate. WERS is managed by the Australian Glass and Window Association and complies with the protocols of the Australian Fenestration Rating Council.