The installation of an energy efficient pool pump can significantly reduce annual electricity costs. This analysis finds the best financial return is achieved by installing a pool pump with 5 stars.

Solar system performance varies significantly, even for households located in the same suburb. Poor solar system performance may result in the household failing to recover the cost of their solar system. Here we discuss simple checks of solar system performance.

Analysis reveals only 9% of households will recover the real cost of a solar system

Australian households will soon be offered the option to install a ‘smart meter’ but will they view the meter as a smart device? Reviewing features of smart devices reveals when viewed from the perspective of the customer, smart meters are not smart devices.