Choice #1 Change all lights (including halogens) to energy efficient alternatives Switch off lights in empty rooms Switch off at the wall all 'phantom loads' (eg. TVs, DVDs, PCs, chargers, microwaves etc) when not in use Shorten the duration of showers (this saves water too) Install a AAA rated showerhead (ditto) Reduce winter thermostat to/below 18 C; increase summer thermostat temperature to/above 26 C Use laptops in preference to desktop PCs Purchase high energy star rated appliances Wash clothes in cold water Dry washing on an outside washing line Walk, cycle or take public transport to the shops, work &/or school Car share where possible otherwise Sign up for GreenPower Avoid flying where possible Carbon offset if flying Install insulation (properly) Install weatherstrips to help seal your home Block/fill room air vents – they let out the heat in winter Use heavy lined curtains and pelmets Investigate/install solar hot water Investigate/install solar power
Please select, from the list above, your first choice for new personal action to help reduce your energy consumption - to create your own, please use the box below
Choice #2 Book a free home sustainability assessment – 1800 895 076 Change all lights (including halogens) to energy efficient alternatives Switch off lights in empty rooms Switch off at the wall all 'phantom loads' (eg. TVs, DVDs, PCs, chargers, microwaves etc) when not in use Shorten the duration of showers (this saves water too) Install a AAA rated showerhead (ditto) Reduce winter thermostat to/below 18 C; increase summer thermostat temperature to/above 26 C Use laptops in preference to desktop PCs Purchase high energy star rated appliances Wash clothes in cold water Dry washing on an outside washing line Walk, cycle or take public transport to shops, work &/or school Car share where possible otherwise Sign up for GreenPower Avoid flying where possible Carbon offset if flying Install insulation (properly) Install weatherstrips to help seal your home Block/fill room air vents – they let out the heat in winter Use heavy lined curtains and pelmets Investigate/install solar hot water Investigate/install solar power
Please select, from the list above, your second choice for new personal action to help reduce your energy consumption - to create your own, please use the box below
Choice #3 Book a free home sustainability assessment – 1800 895 076 Change all lights (including halogens) to energy efficient alternatives Switch off lights in empty rooms Switch off at the wall all 'phantom loads' (eg. TVs, DVDs, PCs, chargers, microwaves etc) when not in use Shorten the duration of showers (this saves water too) Install a AAA rated showerhead (ditto) Reduce winter thermostat to/below 18 C; increase summer thermostat temperature to/above 26 C Use laptops in preference to desktop PCs Purchase high energy star rated appliances Wash clothes in cold water Dry washing on an outside washing line Walk, cycle or take public transport to the shops, work &/or school Car share where possible otherwise Sign up for GreenPower Avoid flying where possible Carbon offset if flying Install insulation (properly) Install weatherstrips to help seal your home Block/fill room air vents – they let out the heat in winter Use heavy lined curtains and pelmets Investigate/install solar hot water Investigate/install solar power
Please select, from the list above, your third choice for new personal action to help reduce your energy consumption - to create your own, please use the box below
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[…] John Knox is riding round Australia giving talks on what people can do to reduce their carbon footprint. He talked to a small group in Erina a few weeks ago and did a fantastic job of presenting ideas for the householder. You can go to http://www.ridethetalk.com.au/ and under ‘Get active!’ – ‘Choose your actions’, you can sign up to make three changes (http://www.ridethetalk.com.au/get-active/choose-your-actions/). […]