Appliances & equipment
The Australian Government is providing Australians families with economical solutions to more sustainable living in and around the home.
TVs - Energy rating labels and performance standards for televisions
Energy rating labels and performance standards for televisions will improve the energy efficiency of televisions sold in Australia.
Find out more about the TV stars
Hot water systems
Phase out of greenhouse intensive hot water systems -
The Australian, state and territory governments are now working together to phase out greenhouse intensive hot water systems, commencing during 2010. This phase out will result in the reduction of greenhouse gases by about 30 million tonnes over ten years from 2010-2020.
Find out more about the phase out
Energy efficiency labels
Energy Rating - The Energy Rating label enables consumers to compare the energy efficiency of domestic appliances on a fair and equitable basis. It also provides incentive for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of appliances.
www.energyrating.gov.au
Water Rating Label
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme
The Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, has introduced a Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme.
The WELS scheme requires certain types of household water-using products to carry rating labels to reflect their relative water-use efficiency.
www.waterrating.gov.au
What can you do?
Living Greener
Find out how to save energy, water and reduce waste
www.livinggreener.gov.au
Builders & renovators
Consumers
Compare the energy and water efficiency of appliances, and the fuel efficiency of cars
Households
- Ceiling insulation
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Green Loans
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Home Sustainability Assessments
- Rainwater and greywater
- Solar hot water