All small changes count towards lowering Australia’s carbon emissions and acheiving Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) by the year 2020.
Please see below guides that will help you save energy, money and the environment:
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download: Electricity_from_the_sun (1.15MB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 341 description: Solar PV Explained: The information in this guide has been provided as a guide to solar PV systems |
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download: how_to_save_on_your_energy_bills (150.43KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 358 description: This fact sheet gives you some simple ways to save energy at home. Most of the tips can also be achieved without spending a cent! |
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download: how_to_live_energy_smart (330.10KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 426 description: In NSW over 90% of electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. Households are responsible for a third of all NSW’s energy use. |
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download: energy_smart_house_designs (225.28KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 341 description: Using energy efficiency principles when designing your home will help you live more comfortably and save money! |
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download: energy_smart_house_designs2 (796.54KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 323 description: An Energy Smart home takes advantage of the sun’s free warmth and light, with simple design features to keep it warm and comfortable in winter, and cool in summer. |
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download: renovating_energy_smart (253.26KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 324 description: Practical tips to make your renovation Energy Smart. Simple design features to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. How to choose energy saving fixtures, appliances and lighting. |
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download: renters_guide_to_sustainable_living (1.88MB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 284 description: A must for Investors: This booklet is designed to help you reduce your rental home’s energy and water use without the need for major home renovations. |
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download: solar_hot_water (189.09KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 277 description: Using the sun’s energy to heat water can reduce your household hot water bills by more than 65% each year. |
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download: choosing_a_hot_water_system (213.52KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 364 description: The overall cost of your hot water depends not only on the type of heater and fuel used, but also on the way the unit is installed and how you use hot water. In fact, by being Energy Smart, it is possible to reduce your hot water costs by up to 70%. |
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download: hot_water_hints (192.35KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 264 description: Hot water accounts for up to half of an average household’s energy use in NSW. |
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download: draught_proofing_your_home (186.54KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 353 description: Whether you have an old or a new home, draughts or air leakage can be a major source of discomfort. In winter, draughts can increase your heating costs by up to 25%. |
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download: insulating_your_home (222.45KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 271 description: Insulation is essential to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. A well insulated home is up to 10°C warmer in winter and up to 7°C cooler in summer and can save as much as $300 per year in reduced energy costs. |
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download: lighting_your_home (208.44KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 296 description: Lighting costs the average New South Wales household up to $100 each year. Careful selection of lamps and fittings can cut your energy costs for lighting by more than half. |
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download: energy_smart_lighting (604.59KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 266 description: Lighting costs the average New South Wales household up to $100 each year. Careful selection of lamps and fittings can cut your energy costs for lighting by more than half. |
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download: energy_smart_for_windows (308.09KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 413 description: Windows are critical to the overall energy efficiency of a home—as much as 40% of the heat lost from a home is lost from windows and up to 50% of unwanted heat gain is through the windows. |
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download: energy_smart_for_windows2 (262.97KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 252 description: Poorly positioned or unprotected windows could cost the average home over $500 extra in heating and cooling bills each year. |
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download: choosing_a_cooling_system (220.56KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 289 description: This brochure outlines various cooling options to help you choose a system most suitable for your home. |
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download: choosing_a_heating_system (164.15KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 323 description: As heating accounts for one third of the average household’s energy costs, it is important that you think carefully before making a decision on how to heat your home. |
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download: heating_hints (211.22KB) added: 27/08/2010 clicks: 295 description: If you have bought an existing home or are renting, you may have inherited an inappropriate and expensive heating system. However, there are things you can do tocreduce your heating costs without sacrificing your personal comfort. |
