Energy

Energy efficient lighting

• IRC (Infra Red Coating) lamps (for downlights) can save you 30-60% on your energy bill
• LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lamps (for downlights) can save around 80% of energy compared to a regular halogen lamp
• CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lighting) lamps (for most types of lamps) uses up to 80% less in energy than a regular incandescent globe

Energy Rebates

Here is a list of some great energy saving rebates:

• Replace an electric heater with an energy efficient gas space heater. Discount for eligible concession card holders in Victoria this winter here.
• Replace your single element electric water heater with natural gas or LPG water heater here
• Replace electric water heater with a solar hot water system here.

Links

The Greening of Gavin
You don’t need to look far for inspiration to green your home and reduce your carbon footprint. ‘The Greening of Gavin’ is a blog by one Melton resident charting his journey towards a more environmentally sustainable way of life.

Australian Greenhouse Calculator
Compare yourself against a ‘typical’ or ‘green’ consumer, and do both basic and detailed reports on your home at Australian Greenhouse Calculator.

Carbon pricing
Estimate how much government assistance you might get to help you adjust to carbon pricing, and learn more about Australia’s Clean Energy Future.

Climate Change
For general information, more links and resources about climate change can be found on Victoria’s climate change website.