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Other ways to save energy and money

Other ways to save energy and money
Other ways to save energy and money

Want to improve the energy efficiency of your home?

Find out how to save money on your energy bills – and save the environment. 

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Planning for an all electric home

Households with solar PV systems can get more out of their solar electricity by switching to energy-efficient electric appliances.
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Reducing your carbon tire print

For Melbourne accountant Patrick Sheehan, buying an electric vehicle was an easy decision. “As an accountant, I know what makes sense financially.” he says.
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EV fit for the whole family

For Arun Ilancheran and Cherry Keragala the difficulties of travelling with a young family was something they took into consideration when buying their new ZEV.
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Getting your home EV-ready

Instead of filling up at a petrol station, owning an electric vehicle allows you to charge where you park – at home or work.
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Charging your EV on the road

In this guide, we cover all the factors to consider when travelling in your EV.
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Zero emissions vehicles facts

From performance to cost, you’ll be surprised about the potential of zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs).

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Managing energy costs for businesses

As energy prices continue to rise worldwide, many Victorian businesses are feeling an impact. If you're looking for ways to reduce energy costs for your business, help is available.
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Is an electric vehicle cheaper to own than a petrol-driven car?

The growing popularity of electric vehicles is no surprise considering every year they become more advanced, powerful and cheaper to own.
Heating and cooling

Questions to ask a supplier

When it comes to reverse-cycle air conditioners, one size does not fit all. If you want to find the right system for your home and household needs, the first step is to find the right supplier.
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Choosing the right RCAC system size

Find out the four major factors a supplier will consider before quoting on the right system.
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What is thermal comfort?

Thermal comfort is when you feel neither too hot nor too cold, especially indoors. Our health, wellbeing and productivity are all affected by thermal comfort.
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Efficient heating and cooling

This household slashed their energy costs from heating and cooling by installing a reverse-cycle system at home. Now, with a solar electricity system installed, their energy bills are next to nothing.
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Draughtproofing and insulation to keep warm this winter

Draughts can make your home far less comfortable than it should be in winter, and drive up energy use. Find out how to make the most of any solar-generated electricity.

$250 Power Saving Bonus

The $250 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian households is now available. Read the eligibility requirements and start your application here.

Victorian Energy Upgrades for households

Cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by upgrading appliances and equipment, including lighting, space heating and cooling, water heating, and draft sealing.

Victorian Energy Upgrades for businesses

Hotel, retail, industry, residential care, city councils or any other Victorian businesses may receive discounts on a wide range of energy-efficient products.

Residential efficiency scorecard

Rate your home's energy use and comfort, and provides tailored recommendations for improvements.

Reviewed 24 August 2023

Make the switch to electric

All-electric homes, powered by solar, can save you thousands on energy bills every year. Find out everything you need to know about making the switch.

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