Australians are installing inefficient gas and electric appliances that will lock in $3.4 billion every year of unnecessary energy costs. New legislation is needed so Australians can make informed decisions about buying new appliances.

IEEFA research shows the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs for Tasmanians is to invest in energy efficiency upgrades, such as high-efficiency home appliances.

New study of 580,000 newly-built homes finds the emission reduction benefits of improving a home’s energy efficiency may be undermined if policy does not consider floor area.