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Manual lighting controls obviously help regulate how much energy you're using, and dimmers again can reduce the amount of energy being consumed. A warning...

Power points, or general purpose outlets (GPOs), are a fundamental part of every home. Whether you're building from scratch, renovating your kitchen or upgrading your outdoor entertaining area, knowing where and how power points can be installed is essential for both functionality and safety.

Learn more about the many different types of electrical fittings, switches, cables, outlets and wiring types that are used in home electrical installations. The fittings...

Many types of electrical hardware go into your home. Find out what's used, where it's used and what functions it serves. Fuses, switchgear and wiring Fuses,...

Found in older homes and some electrical appliances, fuses are thin wires that break when too much current flows through them, protecting appliances from...

Learn the secrets to cutting your bills and improving your energy efficiency. Cutting electricity use is a great way to save both money and...

Electricity you buy from an energy supplier needs to be generated somehow. For a small cost, these days you can choose whether or not...

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...

Certain scenarios around the house - and some appliances in particular - are notoriously inefficient. Understanding how energy's being used and avoiding waste is...

Power vampires cost Australians a lot of money each year. 'Power vampire' is another name for an appliance with an inefficient power supply, which...