Choose appliances with a high energy rating

When purchasing an appliance, you can save money on your energy bills by choosing an appliance with a high energy rating. For example, the running costs over 10 years for an 8 star dishwasher is $89, compared to $531 for a 3 star dishwasher.

Highly efficient appliances typically use 50-80% less energy than the worst performing models.  Check the energy rating of appliances here.

You may also be eligible for rebates from the Victorian Energy Upgrades when purchasing a new appliance such as a washing machine, fridge, dishwasher or clothes dryer. More information here.

• Star rating. The higher the star rating, the more energy efficient and the more you save
• Energy consumption. This number (in kWh) tells you how much electricity the appliance uses per year, based on standard usage. The lower the number, the cheaper it is to run.

Water Efficiency

You can also check out the Water Efficiency rating for appliances like washing machines and dishwashers.