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Energy efficiency - fixtures and fittings
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Design Checklist
- Improve the efficiency of water systems
- Reduce reliance on artificial lighting
- Maximise the efficiency of household appliances
Better Design Practice
Improve the efficiency of water systems by:
- Insulating the hot water system.
- Installing water-saving devices such as flow regulators, AAA rated shower heads, dual flush toilets and tap aerators.
Reduce reliance on artificial lighting by:
- Providing a mix of lighting fixtures, including dimmable lighting, to allow for a range of light level requirements(for example, low background lighting supplemented by task or effect lighting).
- Using separate lighting circuits for flexibility of use.
• Using energy efficient lighting, such as compact fluorescent lights.
- Using motion sensor switches in common areas, doorways, entrances, car parks, and for outdoor security lighting.
Maximise the efficiency of household appliances by:
- Installing high efficiency refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dryers and dishwashers.
- Selecting an energy source with minimum greenhouse emissions.
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