Buyers Guides

Buyers Guides for energy-aware Homeowners setting up a Sustainable, Energy-Efficient, All-Electric Home.

Energy-Efficient All-Electric Home

How to Choose Heating, Cooling and Air-Quality Appliances

Split Systems for Heating in Cool Climates

How to compare Home Split-System Air-Conditioners for Cool Climates - Comparison Table

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Comparing Ducted Air-Conditioners for Heating

Buyers guide to ducted air conditioner heating in cool climates: cold-zone ZERL stars, R32 refrigerant, inverter compressor, zoning and COP/HSPF compared.

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Ducted vs Split-System Air Conditioning

Cool-climate buyers guide to choosing between ducted and split-system air conditioning in Victoria — HSPF, COP, ZERL ratings, zoning, costs and brands.

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Choose a Home Dehumidifier for Cool Climates

The Dry Mode on Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioners tends to slightly Cool and not Dehumidify very well during the Heating Season when Temperatures are already cool ... so you might consider a Standalone Home Dehumidifier ...

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How to Improve the Building Envelope

Honeycomb Blinds for Cool-Climate Homes

Buying Guide for Honeycomb Cellular Blinds for Cool-Climate Homes. If you live in the Cool Temperate Zone (like South Eastern Australia), your windows could be the weakest point in your thermal envelope

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How to Get Off Gas Cooking

How to Choose a Portable Induction Cooktop

How To Compare Portable Induction Cooktops: What to look - Heating Capacity, Auto Shutoff, Power Limitations on Double Burner Models, ...

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Energy Retailers for Homes

How to Choose an Electricity Retailer

How To Weigh Up Electricity Bill Components

Weigh up electricity bill components — daily supply charge, import rates and solar feed-in tariff — and compare electricity plans with solar on total cost.

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How to Choose an Electricity Plan for Your Setup

How to choose an electricity plan by home setup — a break-point framework covering tariff types for solar, battery, VPP and EV households in Victoria.

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