Living Greener

Energy


We need to make our buildings more energy efficient and deliver all our energy with renewable technologies.

We can all be part of the solution by improving the energy efficiency of our homes and workplaces. Whether we are heating, cooling, lighting, building, retrofitting, renovating or just washing the dishes, we can all use energy more wisely and select energy efficient products to work for us.

Minor adjustments to our behaviour and lifestyle choices can reap significant benefits for our household and business budgets as well as for the environment.

Key information sources

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Your Energy Savings
New to green living? Start here to get up to date information and save yourself money

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Your Home - Energy
Comprehensive information about household energy use

Your Home - Energy Efficient Appliances
Select the most energy efficient appliances for your home

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Energy Made Easy
The Australian Energy Regular helps you to compare energy offers in your area

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Clean Energy Council
Free consumer advice, FAQs and solar guides for households and businesses

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The Victorian Green Renters' Guide
Sustainable living tips for renters from Environment Victoria

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Renew
A valuable range of booklets and magazines from ATA - Efficient Hot Water, Green Home Cooling, Solar Electricity, Your Home 5th Edition, Sanctuary & Renew.

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Renew Renters Guide to Sustainable Living
Renew’s Renters Guide has tips as well as sample letters to send to your landlord

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GreenPower
GreenPower is 100% renewable energy available for households and businesses through most energy retailers in Australia.

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The Green Electricity Guide by Greenpeace
Find out which electricity providers are credible on the environment.

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Victorian Energy Compare
An independent Victorian Government energy price comparison site

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Solar Victoria
Solar Victoria rebates for switching to solar power, batteries or solar hot water.

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Get Professional Advice

Do you need help finding ways to improve your home's energy use and comfort?
No matter where you are on your sustainability journey we can help! Save money and increase home comfort with our 1-to-1 expert advice and home energy audits.

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Energy and Home Comfort Tips

Increase comfort in your home or office, reduce your bills and help the climate. Explore our energy tips to help you find ways to save energy. Many of our tips are DIY tips that you can easily implement yourself, and lots of tips are not only applicable for homeowners, but for renters as well.
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Looking for Local Suppliers?

The Sustainable Directory can help you connect with local trades and suppliers.

Search the listings of local businesses that offer sustainable products and services.