Whether it’s for the garden or inside the house, there are a range of water rebates available for your property. See our summary and links to the current national and state water rebates.
Check out our state-wide table with links to the current national and state energy rebates available to help you make changes to the energy efficiency of your home.
A glossary to guide you through the terminology associated with building or renovating a sustainable home. Let us know through our Ask The Expert section if we’ve missed anything and we’ll add it.
Currently, there are many different home energy rating assessments available for the property owner to measure a properties potential energy and/or and water efficiency. Our comparative table helps you make sense of all the home energy rating tools (software) available; what they assess, what they cost and the rating they provide.
Your Home is a great reference book – it’s Australia’s definitive guide to environmentally sustainable homes and all issues concerning a home renovation, especially the climate zone you live in.
The Clean Energy Council’s Guide to Solar PV is a free, easy-to-use guide, which takes you through a simple seven-step process to help you select the ideal solar system for your needs.
A good design requires a good architect and a client who is engaged in the project. Architect Caroline Pidcock shares tips on getting the most from your first meeting with your architect or designer.
If you’ve decided you don’t like water efficient showerhead because of the showering experience they provide, it might be a good time to revisit the new models on the market.
Great news! Lighting that is high quality, energy efficient and affordable is obtainable. Here are six tips for choosing the LED lighting that gives you the best illumination and value for money from Brightgreen.
The amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth every year in the form of solar radiation is equivalent to more than 3,000 times the annual world energy requirements!
Installation of solar panels on the roof of your house or building needs to be done by an installer accredited by the Clean Energy Council to ensure your system meets industry standards.
Getting quotes for solar can be a daunting task. The Clean Energy Council recommends following these top tips when buying a solar power system so you can prepare well for the best outcome.
Hot water is used to clean our dishes, the laundry and our bodies so meeting the minimum water temperature is essential for the health of everyone in your home.
In most areas of Australia, between 65 and 80 per cent of domestic hot water demand can be supplied by a solar hot water system. So how do they work?
Pelmets hide the top of curtain fixtures. We know they seem at odds with current interior curtain designs but pelmets could be the answer to reducing your winter energy bills!
Capturing natural breezes will make your home more desirable and cost efficient. The Bureau of Meteorology displays the occurrence of winds at a location, showing their strength, direction and frequency using wind roses.
Looking to renovate or build using the most environmentally sustainable practices? A Master Builders Green Living Builder is for you; they’re up to date with the latest technology and practices in sustainable building.
Working with an accredited architect gives you the best chance of achieving your vision. They can help you improve the appearance, functionality and sustainability of your built environment, and deliver time and cost efficiencies.
Knowing the physical characteristics of a product is essential but it’s only part of the picture. Investigating the broader use for a product is essential when it comes to getting the best health and environmental outcomes.
Here are our top 10 tips for low carbon renovations to help you renovate sustainably while maintaining the balance between capital outlay and return on investment. Brought to you by eTool.
Research from Bond University is designed to measure and quantify the impact of the running costs on home buying and investment decisions. Does it matter to you? Have your say.
The concept of sustainability is here to stay and its effects will be far reaching. For residential property owners this represents an opportunity to profit from long-term trends and develop skills that enhance both liveability and investment characteristics.
There are three different types of solar PV electricity system: remote area power systems, grid-connect systems and combination systems.
Find out how the temperature inside a home can be controlled using a building’s design without the need for additional heating and cooling appliances, such as air-conditioners and heaters.
