David Roche works for the Institute for Sustainable Futures, which received funding for this work from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). About half of Australian households use electric ...

Storage heaters mean you can heat your home with lower off-peak electricity rates. They are part of an electric heating system, and you'll need a time-of-use tariff (such as Economy 7 or Economy 10) ...

If you want to ensure you have consistent hot water (especially with the upcoming cold months), don’t buy your hot water heater from the hardware store, this home expert warns. Hot water heaters are ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...