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Installing solar power

Additional resources ATA, Solar electricity ebooklet ATA, GreenPower Clean Energy Council Clean Energy Regulator Solar Accreditation Related fact sheets Fact sheet 17: Shopping around for a better energy deal Fact sheet 19: Installing solar power

Space heating options

Additional resources E3, Energy rating guides Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choice Your Home, Technical information on heating Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 4: Draught sealing Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 6: Space heating options Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency

The economics of energy efficiency

Additional resources E3, Return on Investment calculator SA.gov.au, Calculate your appliance running costs Planet Ark, Recyling near you Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choice Wright, Osman & Ashworth 2009, CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Pan Macmillan. Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency

Installing insulation

Additional resources Your Home, R rating Choice, Home insulation buying guide Green It Yourself, Windows Related fact sheets Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

Window treatments for energy efficiency

Additional resources Green it yourself, DIY double glazing Wright, Osman & Ashworth 2009, CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Pan Macmillan. Related fact sheets Fact sheet 4: Draught sealing Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

Cooling options and improving ventilation

Additional resources E3, Energy rating Related fact sheets Fact sheet 5: Installing insulation Fact sheet 7: Choosing appliances and the energy star rating system Fact sheet 8: Cooling options and improving ventilation Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

Efficient lighting and improved natural light

Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 10: Efficient lighting and improving natural light Fact sheet 14: Engagement strategies Fact sheet 15: Signage and changing behaviour

Being an energy efficient leader in your community

Additional resources ABC Online, Heyfield flies the flag for sustainability Related fact sheets Fact sheet 1: Understanding and managing your energy bill Fact sheet 2: Being an energy efficient leader in your community

Signage and changing behaviour

Related fact sheets Fact sheet 2: Being an energy efficient leader in your community Fact sheet 14: Engagement strategies Fact sheet 15: Signage and changing behaviour

Hot water systems, kettles and urns

Additional resources Green It Yourself, Hot water systems Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 9: Hot water systems, kettles and urns Fact sheet 15: Signage and changing behaviour

Standby controllers and efficient computer settings

Additional resources E3, About standby power Living Thing, Green Office Guide Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 11: Standby controllers and efficient computer settings Facts sheet 13: Energy auditing and using a power meter

Energy auditing and using a power meter

Additional resources ABSA, Find an assessor Alternative Technology Association webshop, Purchase an energy meter Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choice program Your Home Related fact sheets Fact sheet 1: Understanding and managing your energy bill Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Facts sheet 7: Choosing appliances and the energy star rating system Fact sheet 11: […]

Understanding passive solar design

Additional resources Alternative Technology Association Australian Green Building Council Your Home, Technical Manual for Passive Solar Design Related fact sheets Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

Draught sealing

Additional resources Bunnings: Getting your home ready for winter Green It Yourself: Draught proofing Wright, Osman & Ashworth 2009, CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook, Pan Macmillan. Related fact sheets Fact sheet 4: Draught sealing Fact sheet 12: Window treatments for energy efficiency Fact sheet 16: Understanding passive solar design

Choosing appliances and the energy star system

Additional resources E3, Energy rating: Compare appliances Sustainability Victoria, Smarter choices Related fact sheets Fact sheet 3: The economics of energy efficiency Fact sheet 7: Choosing appliances and the energy star rating system Fact sheet 11: Standby controllers and efficient computer settings Fact sheet 13: Energy auditing and using a power meter