Lagging and heat loss
See how lagging (insulation) and the distance that hot water has to travel through your pipes can affect energy efficiency in your hot water...
Which hot water systems are most efficient?
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...
Phase-out of electric tank hot water systems
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 for hot water
Hot water systems can chew through a lot of energy - and as a result these days they come with energy efficiency ratings to...
Cold water diverters
In most plumbing setups, it takes a while for hot water to reach the hot tap when it's turned on. Cold water diverters recycle...
What are energy efficient windows?
An energy efficient window is one that helps to minimise the use of artificial heating and cooling in a building. Technological progress in the...
Climate considerations for windows
Australia’s vastness lends itself to a broad range of climatic conditions ranging from the tropical weather of Cairns to the frosty conditions experienced in...
Window Energy Rating Scheme
The Window Energy Rating Scheme (or WERS, as it's known) is a system by which windows sold in Australia are independently assessed and rated...
Energy efficient windows
Windows are often the biggest culprit when it comes to energy waste in homes. Find out why, and how to choose windows for better...
Low-e glass
Improves solar and thermal control
Reduces UV transmission
Relatively expensive
Can reduce solar heat gain in winter
Low-e is standard clear glass which has a special coating on...