Energy Saving
The impact of energy-efficient appliances
Your choice of appliance – and how you use it – can cut your energy use and bills.
How to buy the best solar hot water system
Cheap to run but not so cheap to buy – which solar hot water system is for you?
How to avoid power-hungry kitchen appliances
Choose the right appliance to help cut your energy costs.
Solar system rebates: How much money can you really save?
The current government scheme can be confusing. We explain how it works and what you can get back.
Rising cost of electricity will improve solar payback times
The time it takes to recoup installation costs on a new solar system could drop by 10–30%.
Should you buy budget solar panels?
We look at whether cheaper solar panels can perform well, or if more expensive solar panels are always the best.
How do smart meters work and can they save you money?
See what smart meters can and can’t do for you and how you can use them to your advantage.
The best solar panels in our past tests
At a glance: what we found in our solar panel tests up to 2019.