Lighting

The Australian Government has committed to cutting greenhouse emissions by 60 per cent by 2050; the phase-out of inefficient incandescent lighting is one of the programs to help achieve this goal.
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

Televisions - The voluntary television energy label will be similar to the energy label used on electrical appliances. Labelling will showcase the most efficient products and give manufacturers the extra incentive to innovate. This voluntary scheme will come into effect within the next six months with a mandatory scheme proposed for 2009.
Find out more

Low Emission Plan for Renters - Insulation Rebate

The Australian Government is helping landlords insulate their existing rental properties by providing a rebate of up to a maximum of $500.

Please register online so that we can notify you of start dates and program details as soon as they become available.

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

Fact sheets

• Lighting
• Low Emission Plan fo Renters - Insulation rebate
• National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
• Solar Hot Water Rebate
• Televisions
• Your Home