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Wednesday, 7 October 2009 |
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Home>Council Services>Environment>Energy and Climate>Saving Energy
| How to Save Energy | | Install insulation and seal all draughts and unnecessary vents
Wear warm clothes and heat only those areas you need
Set your heater thermostat between 18 to 21 degrees
Avoid air-conditioning - use a fan instead
Install a 3 star or higher showerhead and take shorter showers
Consider installing a solar hot water system
Choose energy efficient appliances when shopping
Wash clothes in cold water
Only wash clothes and dishes when you have a full load
Use the washing line, not the clothes dryer
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs
Avoid energy intensive halogen downlights
Turn off appliances at the wall
For more saving energy tips, visit the Save Energy Website
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| Free Light Globe Exchange | | Residents of Darebin are now eligible to receive free high quality, energy-saving light bulbs and water-saving showerheads and have them installed at no cost as part of the ‘Live Green with LESS’ project.
For more information and to arrange an installation call 1300 855 362 or visit the Live Green Website
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| Energy and Water Taskforce | | FREE energy and water saving assessments and retrofits to reduce household energy and water bills, improve comfort and reduce the impact on the environment for current Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card holders living in Northcote, Westgarth, Thornbury, Fairfield or Alphington.
For more information see Energy and Water Taskforce
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| Tips for Reducing Greenhouse Emissions |
 | Use public transport, cycle or walk instead of driving | | Buy locally produced food or grow your own | | Choose products carefully. Avoid disposable products or those that have traveled a long distance
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| Tips for Home Builders and Renovators | | Incorporate north facing windows, blinds, verandas and ceiling fans to help control temperature
Install a solar hot water system
Choose a gas heater with at least a 4-star energy rating
Install or upgrade insulation
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| The Energy Conservation Hierarchy | | Conserve energy – use only what you need
Use energy efficiently
Use renewable energy – switch to GreenPower
Offset your remaining emissions
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