Ten tips to reduce your power usage
Learn the secrets to cutting your bills and improving your energy efficiency. Cutting electricity use is a great way to save both money and...
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...
Energy efficient electrics
Small considerations can make a very big difference when it comes to how energy efficient your electrical systems are. Find out what you can...
Alternative energy sources
There's nothing more efficient than using a completely renewable energy source. Find out how things like wind- and solar-generated electricity can help you to...
Smart meters
If you'd like to feed electricity back into the grid, you'll need a bi-directional smart meter to do so. Find out how this process...
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...
Solar shingles
They're not particularly common, but it's possible these days to build part or all of a roof using shingles with solar photovoltaic panels built...