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Energy Water

Available: VIC

For: Home owner, Landlord, Renter

Type: Apartment, House

Contact: State Government of Victoria

If you have questions not answered in this summary please refer to the State Government of Victoria website. Your Energy Savings does not look after this program.

Overview

The Smarter Choice Retail Program makes it easier for all Victorian households to save on energy and water bills by making smarter choices when buying new appliances and products. Information is also available on how to recycle your old appliances and reduce waste.

Buying and using energy and water efficient appliances can save you a significant amount of money on running costs over the lifetime of the product compared to less efficient models, and you'll also be helping the environment by using less energy and water.

The program provides expert advice and information in over 400 participating stores to help you compare the running costs and environmental performance of the products you're looking to buy.

Items covered

Participating stores provide advice and information to help you compare running costs, environmental performance and how to maximise efficiency in your home in relation to a range of products and activities.

Appliances

  • Fridges and freezers
  • Washing machines
  • Clothes dryers
  • Dishwashers
  • TVs and home entertainment systems
  • Computers and IT equipment
  • Disposal of whitegoods

Hardware/specialists

  • Lighting
  • Heating
  • Cooling
  • Hot water systems
  • Insulation
  • Composting

Next steps

Make sure that you understand the full program information on the State Government of Victoria website.

Smarter Choice Retail Program

www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/You-and-Your-Home/Save-energy/Appliances/Smarter-Choice-retail-program

Actionsort descending Savings Ease Impact
Energy
Buy energy-efficient appliances 2 3 2
Water
Create a water-smart garden 3 1 3
Energy
Draught proof your home 2 3 2
Energy
Estimate running costs of appliances and technology 2 3 2
Energy
Get a home assessment 2 3 2
Energy
Improve heating and cooling 2 2 2
Water
Improve watering practices 2 2 2
Energy
Improve window efficiency 2 1 3
Energy
Install a gas hot water system 1 1 2
Energy
Install a heat pump hot water system 2 1 2
Energy
Install a solar hot water system 3 1 3
Energy
Install insulation 3 2 3
Energy
Switch to efficient lighting 1 2 2
Energy Water
Use appliances efficiently 2 3 2
Energy
Use lights efficiently 2 3 2

More VIC rebates and assistance

Business energy efficient product upgrades
Choose energy-efficient appliances app
Choose energy-efficient lightbulbs app
Commercial building energy efficiency grants
Electricity feed-in tariff
Energy Rating Label
Financial assistance to buy energy-efficient appliances
Home and business energy incentives
Home energy efficiency rating
Household energy efficient product upgrades
Renewable power incentives (solar, wind and hydro)
Showerhead exchange
Television and computer recycling

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