Ways to reduce energy consumption in a new home
- Orientation of windows: in Australia, placing windows on the northern and eastern sides of house
- Orientation of house: I Australia, living rooms facing north, other rooms facing south eg. bathroom
- Tinting west-facing windows
- Insulation in floor, walls and roof to reduce energy losses
- Rainwater tanks
- gas cooktop and oven
- high quality pool blanket
- light -coloured roof
- Fluorescent light bulbs (LED lighting)
- Whilst buying new house appliances such as a fridge, check the energy rating label. The greater the number of stars shaded, the greater the energy efficiency