Insulation

Being energy efficient in your home is easier than you think.

With some simple actions and everyday habits you can cut your energy waste and make your home more comfortable and healthy to live in - without compromising your lifestyle.

Add in some bigger steps, like insulating and choosing efficient appliances, and you'll see an even bigger difference.

Streamlining your energy use means savings for you and less impact on the environment. Either way you look at it, it's a winner.

Download this action sheet for energy saving tips for your home.

Are you in the market for a new home? Whether you're buying or renting, it's worth considering how warm and cheap to run a home will be, before you commit to it.

Use this handy checklist to give you an indication if a home you're looking at is likely to be an energy-guzzling icebox or a warm, comfortable, energy efficient haven.

This checklist will help assist you with a quick home assessment.

The list identifies steps for you take, so you can assess - the state of your ceiling insulation, how it is looking under the house and your water heating situation.