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Energy Rating labels may be found on clothes washers, clothes dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and airconditioners. You can obtain a list of all available products from this web site. However, energy efficiency is also important when purchasing other appliances which don't carry the Energy Rating label.
When purchasing a computer, printer, fax machine or photocopier, it is important to look for the Energy Star label. This blue endorsement label may be found on those appliances that meet the Energy Star requirements.
The 
Green Office Guide publication by the Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee contains a good discussion and guide to buying and using environmentally friendly office equipment.
Standby power used in modern appliances is a matter of growing concern. The E3 Committee publication "Standby Power - money isn't all you're saving" contains information on the government's long term strategy to reduce standby.
When purchasing a television, DVD or Audio equipment, it is important to look for the Energy Star label. This blue endorsement label may be found on those appliances that meet the Energy Star requirements.
Standby power used in modern appliances is a matter of growing concern. The E3 Committee publication "Standby Power - money isn't all you're saving" contains information on the government's long term strategy to reduce standby.
The home design web site contains a wealth of information on home design and renovations with a view to energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse emissions, while maintaining lifestyle and comfort. The site gives access to a comprehensive Technical Manual with specific tips on heating, cooling, lighting, and appliances.
The Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria (SEAV) has available a range of information to help make your house design more efficient such as the First Rate home efficiency rating tool, 5 star homes, ResCode, Energy Smart housing manual and the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme.
When installing a home heating system, it is important to consider both greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of operation of the system. The Australian Greenhouse Office web site lists a number of home heating tips. The Your Home web site also Manual has more detailed information on home heating.
The Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria web site also contains useful information on choosing a heating system. The EnergySmart web site is also a useful resource.
See also gas appliances below.
The Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria web site contains useful information on choosing a cooling system If you decide to buy an airconditioner, remember to choose the model with the highest star rating.
The Australian Greenhouse Office web site also contains information on home cooling. The Your Home web site, especially and the Technical manual, has detailed information. The EnergySmart web site also has information on home cooling.
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Airconditioning (AIRAH) has an excellent best practice guide and sizing tool for home airconditioning systems.
The "Your home" section of the Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria web site (under Advice), EnergySmart and Australian Greenhouse Office contain useful information on choosing a hot water system.
This web site contains a comprehensive list of all electric storage hot water heaters currently on the market which are required to meet MEPS.
The Australian Gas Association lists all energy labelled gas hot water systems in their Directory of Certified Gas Appliances and Components. This can be found under "Product Directory". The site also contains information about their product certification scheme. A trial web site listing gas water heaters available in Australia is also available.
Neither gas or electric cookers are required to carry an energy label in Australia. However, for tips on energy efficient cooking see Australian Greenhouse Office web site.
Gas water heaters and most forms of gas heaters carry a Gas Energy Rating label. For a list of all labelled gas appliances, see the Australian Gas Association Directory of Certified Gas Appliances and Components, listed under Product Directory.
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