Energy and water efficiency can save you money on your bills and can help ease the burden on the environment. Below are some websites that can help you save money.
Energy efficiency
Energy ratings
Energy Ratings (External website) makes it easy for you to find and compare the most energy efficient appliances and commercial equipment for sale in Australia.
Energy star
Buy office and home electronic equipment that complies with the ENERGY STAR (External website) standard, enable its energy saving features, and you can save money on your electricity bills and help the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
EnergyWise calculator
Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation has developed an online energy calculator (External website) to help you estimate the costs of your household electricity use. Use the calculator to discover where you are using the most electricity in your home and find out ways to save money on your energy bills.
Green energy
Energy retailers all over Australia now offer consumers green electricity products (External website). Before you make the choice to purchase renewable energy, make sure you get the facts on what you are buying.
Choice
Independent and trusted reviews and investigations into ways you can reduce your household's energy and water usage from Australia's leading consumer advocacy group (External website).
Water efficiency
Water ratings
Water ratings (External website) make it easy for you to find and compare the most water efficient appliances for sale in Australia.
Being waterwise
The Department of Enivronment and Resource Management (External website) has fact sheets on waterwise homes and gardens. Complete the water audit to see where you can save water.
Choice
Independent and trusted reviews and investigations into ways you can reduce your household's energy and water usage (External website) from Australia's leading consumer advocacy group.