The following tips will help you to achieve this goal.
Small steps
Trim trees and shrubs that block sunlight entering your windows
Trimming trees will enable more natural light into your home.
Medium steps
Choose water efficient products and appliances
Choose water efficient appliances and products, such as washing machines, dishwashers, shower heads, toilets and taps for your new home. See the
water efficiency rating scheme page for more information.
Big steps
Insulate your home
Insulation makes your house easier and cheaper to heat. Insulation can be found at most hardware stores, or search for it in the
Yellow Pages under ‘Insulation Thermal’.
Look for a warm and dry house when buying or renting
Look for things that indicate dampness, like mould or lack of sunlight when
choosing the right house.
Choose a home that makes good use of the sun
North-facing windows get more sun and help heat your home.
If you're building or renovating choose materials that retain heat naturally
Materials like polished concrete and brick absorb the sun’s heat and keep homes at a comfortable temperature, saving money on heating.
If you're building or renovating consider installing double glazing
Install
double glazed windows as they can halve the heat lost through a single glazed window.
