Shop Smart
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money at the same time by purchasing appliances, hot water systems or heating and cooling systems that are energy efficient.
Buying an energy-efficient product could save you hundreds of dollars over the lifetime of the appliance. Even better, you may be eligible for a government rebate and incentives.
When buying a product, it's sometimes hard to know how it is going to affect the environment. To make the best choice for your lifestyle and the environment, you need to have the right information. There's a range of advice that can help you make decisions about shopping smarter and buying greener.
Energy Saver Incentive
If you undertake one of six actions to make your home more energy efficient, you could be eligible for discounts and special offers through the Victorian Government’s Energy Saver Incentive.
ResourceSmart Retail Program
With household appliances accounting for 61 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions from a typical Victorian household, buying energy and water efficient appliances has just become so much easier with the ResourceSmart Retail Program!
Star Ratings
Most major household services and appliances now carry Energy Rating labels. These include gas space heaters, gas ducted heating furnaces, gas hot water systems, room air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers and dishwashers.
Rebates
When you purchase energy saving products you might be able to get some money back. Find out about rebates on items such as AAA showerheads, solar hot water systems, or high efficiency gas hot water systems and photovoltaic energy systems.
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