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1. Information source Sustainability Victoria Did you know a lap top can generate 40 kilograms of greenhouse gases each year desktop computers used in the same way can generate between 200 500 kilograms more than half of this is generated by the monitor e An LCD panel monitor generates around half as much greenhouse gas as a conventional monitor reducing its brightness can cut emissions by 75 Over the whole year microwave ovens generate more greenhouse gas running the digital clock than cooking food marg b eters A we Be a n ana 4 inn ge oak gt ae amp rig or Or en YOUR HOUSEHOLD and Climate Change Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges facing our future Household energy is a significant contributor to Australia s greenhouse gas emissions Changing your consumption and energy use will reduce your impact on climate change Change today for a better future tomorrow 1 Install a low flow showerhead 2 Limit your showers to 4 minutes 3 Conserve heat this winter by closing off doors and only heating living areas 4 Get rid of the second fridge or turn it off when not required 5 Wash clothes in cold water 6 Use the clothes line 7 Switch to energy efficient light bulbs CFLs 8 Turn off any lights when not required 9 Turn off appliances on standby mode 10 Purchase a minimum of 10 GreenPower this year But I am just one2. Based on 140 litres usage per day Information source Global Warming Cool It 1 Large Oil Bar Heater a 1747 333 41 1852 is used in the home and where the biggest savings can KITCHEN 10 All these appliances are seasonal These calculations are based on each appliance being in use for 4 months during the year be made oT Outdoor and Garage Your Appliance Typical Appliance Simple ways to save the power required for HEAT LOSS FROM TANK AND PIPES 30 l Cost per Typical Avg Hours Annual Cost per Emissions your hot water Appliance Watts Vear Power eeek Energy Use ear kg per watts p kWh Year Turn your thermostat down to 60 C no less You can Electric Dril po et 88887 do this using the temperature dial or you may need a BATHROOM 45 Chainsaw 18000 17 94 99 qualified installer Electric Saw PT 1000 9 92 you have aie tans mereeure MiG puched ie the Swimming Pool Pump P4480 2468 471 02 2616 a Every 15 litres of hot water used from an Electric BBG a 5166 80 i ee eee electric hot water system generates about one Outdoor Spa P 6000 178 64 45 of your hot water use is in the shower kilogram of greenhouse gas By installing AAA rated showerhead and AAA rated tap aerators you minimise the volume of water required but Take shorter showers every minute less saves half a kilogram of greenhouse gases TH E COST OF electricity i a i To measure your shower flow rates turn
3. can heat water very effectively and do not need connection to the hot water supply avoid heating water twice To do this you will need to contact an accredited plumber e Dishwashers may generate up to 500 kilograms of greenhouse gas each year e Rinsing dishes under running hot water before putting them in the machine could use more hot water than the entire dishwasher cycle Clothes Washing and Drying The laundry can account for around 5 of your household greenhouse gas emissions Wash in cold water and use a clothes line or drying rack avoid using a clothes dryer If you have to use your dryer minimise the time it is on by hanging things out first you will save energy by only drying things in the dryer for 10 minutes rather then leaving it on for 30 minutes Always use the spin cycle in your washing machine to remove as much water as possible before you dry your clothes Use your economy cycle and if you are washing heavily soiled items soak them overnight before putting them in the machine avoid having to rewash them e Each year the energy used to run an average clothes washer produces about 90 kilograms of greenhouse gases If you wash with hot water this adds another 475 kilograms Cooking In general a gas cook top will produce less than half the greenhouse gases of a standard electric unit Keep lids on your pots when boiling steaming or cooking Using your microwave more ofte
4. compact fluorescent lamp saves around a third of a tonne of greenhouse gas and 45 compared to incandescent globes Use of compact fluorescent globes also avoids the purchase cost of 6 or more incandescent globes you don t have to change the bulbs as often 1 e Each year electricity used for lighting an average Australian home generates around three quarters of a tonne of greenhouse gas and costs around 100 e Just a few outdoor lights left on every evening can double a households greenhouse gas emissions and lighting cost Swimming Pools and Spas The average 40sq metre pool will cost around 600 800 to heat per year with a gas pool heater Pool filter pumps can also be a big energy consumer using up to 2500kWh or 350 every year e Only use pool filters for a maximum of 6 hours a day depending on exposure to sunlight debris etc Install a timer switch which can control this for you e Avoid over heating the pool Each degree increase in temperature increases costs and power consumption by around 10 e Surround your pool with plants or a fence to act as a wind break this will help reduce evaporation and heat loss e Using a pool cover will assist to maintain water temperature and minimise evaporation e A pool filter pump generates 1 3 tonnes of greenhouse gas each year that is 1 kilogram every 1 3 hours OTHER LOW COST measures to reduce your household greenhouse gas emissions Star Energy Ra
5. emissions through simple changes thereby reducing your impact on climate change and saving money USING THE Power Meter to conduct your household energy assessment The Power Usage Meter when plugged into each Meter to accumulate enough data to make a calculation appliance measures it s energy consumption You can so don t be surprised if the initial total cost displayed is use this Energy Reduction Kit to 0 00 e Measure the amount of energy you currently use The longer that an appliance is attached to the meter the more accurate the calculation becomes This is especially true for appliances that cycle on and off such as refrigerators and televisions e Compare the electricity thirst of various appliances at home to help you identify where you might be able to make the biggest savings For example if a television is used 4 hours a day it is important to also measure the 20 hours a day that the television is not in use in order to get an accurate projection of its running costs over a year e Determine the cost of energy used to run each appliance over time and e Determine the greenhouse gas emissions of your appliances l l Da This booklet is yours to keep Store it in a handy place for Sometimes it will be difficult to use the Power Usage future reference Meter to measure your consumption e g water heating systems stove tops and ovens so standard energy consumption information has been provided in the hom
6. gov au resources documents Operating_costs_of_electrical_appliances pdf BE ENERGY SMART Save money and help reduce For more information please contact your local council and speak to the Environment Officer m a OnE your impact on climate change NSW s X Environmental JAS AN be D FOCUS ON TRUST DASS kveancacte BA This project has been assisted by the New South Great Lak CESSNOCK Newcastle WYONG SURE COUNCIL Lake Macquarie sS U S TA N A B L T Y Wales Government through its Environmental Trust F l gt Stephen 4 NSW a So Sj en Peat Environmental FOCUS ON ee Be INCOM COUNCIL TRUST Hunte Greater are ES sas coun COUNCIL comment farina Shire Council RAL COA This project has been assisted by the New South SUSTAINABILITY Wales Governmentthroughits EnvironmentalTrust HUNTER AND CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY O to 100 Recycled Paper AN INITIATIVE OF HUNTER MID NORTH COAST AND CENTRAL COAST COUNCILS Prepared for the Hunter amp Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy HCCREMS 2009 FOCUS on Energy Reduction Hunter Council s Environment Division FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY Pr NSW Environmental TRUST This project has been assisted by the New South Wales Governmentthrough its Environmental Trust Published by Environment Division Hunter Councils Inc PO Box 137 THORNTON NSW 2322 Phone 02 4978
7. person how can my decisions affect the environment Some decisions have long lasting effects When buying a home car or major appliance that one decision will influence greenhouse gas emissions for many years For example a 1 or 2 star energy rated dishwasher could generate 40 more greenhouse gas emissions than a dishwasher rated 4 5 stars this could mean the difference of 5 tonnes of emissions during its lifetime FOCUS on Energy Reduction 11 S p a5 pri ka iL r HE DI ESA i rii ite gi Sa F Agr S as Ris bs tie eS x t aat weet EP oak OH A 3 UG e 3 Ey TIA X PAi ere ePi ars fe amp Fi ti R 1 28 p K fa arn ox ns ney WD wry ta a PEEPS ee ee bas ok lak ad ce TES lt pet 7S iM roa Par es T 4 a py Te ies YO e Change your light globes to compact fluorescents e Turn off the lights when you leave a room e Consider a smaller lamp with a compact fluorescent globe of course in areas where lighting is left on for long periods of time e g hall way living room e Try to avoid halogen lighting systems each globe has a transformer which reduces the energy efficiency gains e Install daylight or movement sensors on your outdoor lights to avoid them being left on unnecessarily e Over time dirt or dust build up can reduce light output so clean your lamps and light fittings regularly to reduce the need for extra lighting Over its life a typical
8. the e Taking shorter showers costs you nothing and in fact shower on full and let it flow into a bucket for It is best to contact your electricity supplier or refer to your PowerSmart Home with a Cents per kWh will even save you money Reduce your time in the 10 seconds Measure the amount of water in last bill to establish your electricity costs Below are example Time of Use Meter Installed Inc GST shower to a maximum of 4 minutes Time your family litres Multiply by six for the flow rate in litres per costs from EnergyAustralia effective from 1 July 2010 members and see if they are up to the challenge minute Don t forget to reuse the water either on Shoulder 7am 2pm and 8pm 10pm the garden or next time you wash up AAA rated showerheads have a flow rate of 9 litres per minute how does yours compare Cents per kWh Inc GST e Turn off your storage unit or gas pilot light if you are going away for an extended period of time Domestic All Time working weekdays and 7am 10pm on 14 9600 cents weekends and public holidays Off peak all other times 8 8000 cents All calculations based on using EnergyAustralia rates effective from 1 July 2010 heat loss Based on average daily quantity of 19 1781 kWh per billing day First 1 750 KWh per quarter 19 0850 cents Remaining usage per quarter 28 0500 cents 6 FOCUS on Energy Reduction Insulate your water heating tank and pipes to reduce An Initiative of Hunter M
9. up to 200 a year Only switch on your 2nd fridge when it is needed a single door fridge can save a tonne of Greenhouse gas emissions Move your fridge and freezer out of direct sunlight and make sure it is well ventilated at the back sides and top remove any dust build up from the coils Check the quality of the seals Excessive ice build up can indicate that moist air is getting in through a poor door seal A well sealed fridge door will hold a piece of paper in the seal Try to keep the fridge well stocked but allow for good internal air circulation this will help maximise your fridge s efficiency Avoid opening the door for long periods or frequently especially when the surrounding air temperature is warm Place cold items back in the fridge immediately after use The recommended temperature for a fridge is between 30C to 50C or a freezer is 150C to 189C e If your fridge motor runs all the time you could be wasting over 20 kilograms of greenhouse gases every week Call a service provider for advice e Buying a family fridge with an extra star on it s label cuts greenhouse gas emissions by more than 100 kilograms each year Over it s lifetime it will save 200 in running costs e Atypical new family fridge uses two thirds less energy than a 20 year old one Hanging onto that old clunker could be costing 130 and generating an extra tonne of greenhouse gases every year An extra 10C dif
10. 120 595 45 3307 all 4 burners operating Electric Cook Top 3000 10 1560 297 73 1654 2 burners operating Dishwasher hot wash using 2200 152 87 cold tap connection 3 star Electric Oven Bathroom and Laundry Appliance E R Your Appliance Year Typical Power watts A E Typical Appliance Emissions kg per Year Annual Energy Use kWh Avg Hours per Week Cost per Year Clothes Dryer 00 58340 Washing Machine Topload 0 mo 38 17 Maroy C00 514 89 Heated Towel Rack o 831 30 fen E 14 89 Washing Machine Front Load Four Bulb Heat Light Fan Two Bulb Heat Light Fan 1200 1200 31 30 pa E FE 12 ra oi Seth iat ply paR peAa E te cea pg fi BET presi i F A a3 sat E SEs i ee 2 Your Appliance Typical Appliance Cost per Boz Avg Hours ann Cost per Emissions ee mee e ae kg per HOW IS ENERGY consumed in the home APPLIANCES 4 26 34 f LAUNDRY 5 Water and home heating or cooling account for Wh DPY about 60 of an average household s energy use KITCHEN 10 24 Electric hot water systems are still the FRIDGE 12 04 28 Jone DVD Player re 39 7 44 most common type in Australian homes 15 Gamescon o T w 19 85 they account for around 37 Stereo System ee o 7 a a of your power bill Bedroom and Study Your Appliance Typical Appliance HEATING AND COOLING 23 Typical Annual Emissions Cost
11. 4020 Fax 02 4966 2188 Email envirodirector huntercouncils com au HCCREMS 2009 FOCUS on Energy Reduction Hunter Council s Environment Division Suggested bibliographic citation HCCREMS 2009 FOCUS on Energy Reduction Hunter Councils Environment Division Thornton NSW ISBN 1 920859 35 7 While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness no responsibility is taken nor guarantee given by Hunter Councils Inc with respect to errors or omissions in the material contained in this guide Furthermore Hunter Councils Inc does not accept any responsibility or liability in regard to your use of any information or advice given in this guide nor for the safety or accuracy of the Power Usage Meter or of any estimates of electricity savings as any such savings may vary Ga to 100 Recycled Paper i 2d ker Pa a a nd a Se eae Ta gt Uk twas vy Foren Aken a A L ry a Sad en Reh A wi 7 MOM SAY CSN god arbre wa ke aa pit DaN N 5 How to use the Power Usage Meter 3 7 easy steps to assessing your electricity use at home ceeseeee 3 Home Energy Assessment 4 5 The cost of electricity cceeee 5 How is energy consumed in the home 6 Hot Water SysteMs cccecscscsesrsenes 7 Home Heating and Cooling 8 Refrigerators and Freezers 5 8 DISAWASHGTS 225 te tear a Oe 9 Cl
12. Information To find out more visit Description Website Address Current Rebates Aust Federal Government Rebates Information on current federal rebates http www environment gov au rebates index html NSW Residential Rebate Program Specific Appliances Energy Rating Choosing a Hot Water System Information on state rebates available Information on energy star energy ratings Information on what to consider when buying a new hot water system http www environment nsw gov au rebates ccfhws htm www energyrating gov au http www sustainability vic gov au resources documents Choosingahotwatersystem pdf EnergyAustralia Appliance Calculator An online calculator to measure your appliances http www energy com au energy ea nsf Content Wayst Small Appliance Calculator Choosing a Hot Water System GreenPower Information on what to consider when buying a new hot water system More Sustainability Information for your home Information on how to switch to GreenPower http www environment nsw gov au energy hwschoose htm http www greenpower gov au home aspx Global Warming Cool It A home guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases http www environment gov au settlements gwci Your Home Information on making your home more sustainable designing updating or building www yourhome gov au NABERS Department of the Environment Water Heritage and the A
13. and costs more than 200 per year In summer e Keep the hot air out by closing up the house early in the day Release hot air at night by opening your windows and doors rather than forcing your air conditioner to work over time e Ensure air vents are clear of dust e Shade your western windows and walls with plants awnings or shade cloth e Use overhead ceiling fans to circulate cool air e Set your air conditioners to between 25 270C In winter e Keep your blinds curtains or drapes closed on cold winter days Capture the sun on warm days by opening your blinds or windows that receive direct sunlight e Use overhead ceiling fans on low to circulate heat Only heat the main living areas and secure other areas of the house by closing doors Minimise draughts around window panes by filling in gaps Increase your home s insulation in the ceiling space e Set your air conditioning heating to a more efficient temperature of 18 210C Approx Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Heaters 0 1 8kg of GHG emissions per unit of heat delivered OPEN FIRE VERY VARIABLE DEPENDING ON TYPE ELECTRIC FAN HEATER RADIATOR OIL FILLED HEATER OR OFF PEAK ELECTRIC HEATING NATURAL GAS LPG ELECTRIC REVERSE CYCLE AIR CONDITIONERS Information source Your Home 8 FOCUS on Energy Reduction Refrigerators and Freezers An average Australian fridge produces nearly 1 tonne of emissions and can cost
14. ange the rate For example if the electricity company charges 30 25 cents per kWh then set the Rate at 0 3025 5 Press the SET key again and SAVE will appear briefly in the display 6 To display the actual or projected cost of power consumed press the MENU key until Cost is displayed 7 Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons will cycle through the cost projection periods For example if the display indicates 37 and Year then the unit is projecting that the attached appliance will consume 37 worth of electricity in one year 8 To display power measurements press the MENU key until VOLT is displayed 9 Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons will display the various measurements made by the meter choose WATTS 10 To display the accumulated measurement totals press the MENU key until the desired unit is displayed The available units include the accumulated running cost of the attached appliance kWh rate total kWh consumed and the elapsed time that the Power Usage Meter has been operating 11 Once you have recorded your appliance energy usage information on page 5 or 6 press and hold the RESET button until rESt is momentarily displayed This confirms that all previous measurements including the total accumulated kWh elapsed time and cost measurement have been reset to zero 4 FOCUS on Energy Reduction 7 EASY STEPS to assessing your electricity use at home 1 Careful
15. e WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION e Take care near any electrical or gas appliance energy assessment e Always turn off power points before plugging in or unplugging appliances Once you know how much each appliance costs to run you can change how you use each appliance potentially saving your household hundreds of dollars per year Children under 16 years old must be supervised when using the Power Usage Meter To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to water or moisture Most household energy assessments will take an hour to complete however it may take time for the Power Usage Never insert foreign objects into the Power Usage Meter An Initiative of Hunter Mid North Coast and Central Coast Councils 3 D g mps gt A Se y vo we Ae vans p ain amp Sa SEX pi en VBA i v E Ey Vinay D We wih Gif ere es PR HOW TO USE The following instructions are supplied by Solar Inverters and are a direct copy of the User Manual supplied for the Power Usage Meter L7663 1 Connect the Power Usage Meter to a power outlet 2 Connect the appliance to be measured monitored to the Power Usage Meter just like using a double adapter 3 Press and hold the RESET key on the unit until rESt appears 4 Press and hold the SET button on the unit until Rate is displayed The kWh billing rate flashes in the display Press UP and DOWN buttons to ch
16. ference in temperature between indoors and outdoors can add around 10 to heating or cooling costs and greenhouse gas emissions You can check draughts by using an incense stick or similar Secure the incense stick light it and where there are no draughts the smoke will travel vertically Energy Assessment Refrigeration Appliance Your YourAppliance Year Annual Energy kWh Typical Appliance Cost per Emissions Use Yoa kg per Year Small Medium Fridge Freezer 96 95 Frost Free Large Fridge Freezer Frost 769 146 76 815 Free Large Fridge Freezer side by 179 78 Side Small Bar Fridge 6374 854 Chest Freezer ee Medium UprightFreezer 0 7 sow Kitchen Appliances Appliance Your YourAppliance Year Typical Power watts Typical Appliance Emissions kg per Year Annual Energy Use kWh Avg Hours per Week Cost per Year ewa 0028s as we TX a o o i a r S ss o Microwave o o oo 2s no sas 1e E EE Tsee OOOO O o T o a e f e Toasted Sandwich mare mo s ss o Cappuccino Maker O oo o a o sse o Coffee Percolator 10 12up mo 12 e sms e 1 Electric Wok Electric Cooking Appliance Typical Power watts Avg Hours per Week ao i J a fse s Typical Appliance Energy kWh Panie Cost per Use Year Emissions kg per Year Electric Cook Top 6000 10 3
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18. ly read the instructions on how to use the Power Usage Meter 2 Choose the appliances you will measure use the enclosed Home Energy Assessment as a guide 3 Refer to your last energy bill to find out your cost of electricity or see examples provided by EnergyAustralia on page 6 Some electricity providers charge two or more rates depending on consumption time of day or the season The Power Usage Meter determines cost calculations using just a single kWh rate Refer to the rates on page 6 to determine the best rate for your average energy usage 4 Plug the Power Usage Meter into the wall socket then plug the appliance into the Power Usage Meter 5 Record the Waits and Cost Per Year on the following table 6 Estimate how often you use the appliance per week and for how long and then check to see how you compare to the typical use for that appliance 7 Read the supplementary information to see how you can improve your energy use save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions How to work out your Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dishwashers Using your dishwasher efficiently could save you up to 100 per year Avoid rinsing your dishes in hot water before placing them in the dishwasher just rinse them with cold water Only use your dishwasher once it is full and use the energy water saving setting If you have an electric hot water system only connect cold water to your dishwasher Dishwashers
19. n can save on energy used by the stove or oven Always use the fan in your oven when cooking as this circulates the heat more effectively Where possible fill your oven and try to cook a few dishes rather than just one Avoid overfilling kettles and saucepans only boil what you need and if possible boil water in your kettle rather than stove top Check the seal on your oven door to ensure it is not losing heat This could be a cheap repair that could improve your oven s performance Avoid opening the oven door unnecessarily the temperature inside can drop around 10 C each time the door is opened e Using a microwave rather then an electric oven can save you up to 70 in greenhouse gas emissions and running costs saving you time and money Approx Greenhouse Gas Emissions by cooking a serve of vegetables 0 0 3kg of GHG emissions per unit of heat delivered w m Z QO T O U m E m O Gams A O mi 2 J Pie mi gt Om z Gams O y m rE W w z lt i al oj gt l el 3 3 ON O On of oF LC Sil zl All R gt il al dl Zz lt i OF OF O mtL I Uli UUU m Information source Your Home An Initiative of Hunter Mid North Coast and Central Coast Councils 9 Home Heating and Cooling The energy used for heating and cooling a typical home generates more than one and a half tonnes of greenhouse gases
20. ons have reduced after signing up to a green power scheme e Switching to 100 GreenPower is the equivalent to taking two cars off the road each year based on an average household energy bill 10 An Initiative of Hunter Mid North Coast and Central Coast Councils mo e F we a eek to yee y ay Ye nag SH ay ram ae eT a AF Ta i f A h i z laiu w i y m4 p P a pe O cg a ee ASi a ATR s eet ti heel ee i y no oe a ee ve ADNE d gt wt gn t a EO a aiia oo w it 4 ed ret Te Nm a A yt Se Fock ae chet a DT Be Mee ol EEREN AA ah Da n Sox RICE ka bao Det Reve a tA Cae Res A NN I nes Mpeg ae 4 r ak RE PY as wee Bag stn TA A Me aS Ce nh ih Oo F Aa k RE aA Sf CSE oe EN te ya a ial 4 4 ee E r t bs bm i A sy Ba bs K mwai e te tiy jo w wA n Mes Lote a et a Sy E er x ah TARV R a Gs b o gt they by Di 5 THIS HOUSEHOLD ENERGY ASSESSMENT BOOKLET will help you to identify practical ways to reduce energy consumption by making simple changes to how you use electricity at home Australians are the biggest greenhouse gas emitters of the developed world Every year the average Australian household produces 14 tonnes of greenhouse gases 66 of household greenhouse gas emissions are a result of electricity use within the home You can save several tonnes of greenhouse gas
21. othes Washing and Drying 9 COOKIE saat ree eae ce 9 LIONS teat te at pleas oat eed oe eae ca 10 Swimming Pools and Spas 5 10 Low cost measures to reduce your household greenhouse gas CIMISSIONS sdecereuet Wewewesmeet ee nweesnunnnny 10 Star Energy xa Sa eqsaneeman cee sae 10 Green Power iior drenira e ataoe ness 10 Stand DV POWE emai e Serene 11 Your Household and Climate Change 11 More Information cccccccccccccucccccceueees 12 ReETEFON CES ainan ret as 12 A gy be iv g H ti 4 Standby Power Around 10 of your homes electricity consumption is wasted by standby power this could be costing your around 100 per year ASK ABOUT ENERGY STAR e Switch off all appliances at the wall when they are not in use not just with a remote control e When purchasing TV s DVD s and VCR s look for the Energy Star labels This label means minimal power is used when in standby mode e Remember a screen saver doesn t save energy it uses energy By enabling the Energy Star feature your computer or monitor will go into a low energy sleep mode when it is standing idle For instructions on how to Energy Star enable your computer go to www energystar gov au consumers stepbystep html Standby Energy Consumption MOBILE PHONE CHARGER COMPUTER CORDLESS ia TELEVISION MICROWAVE OVEN CLOCK RADIO STEREO COMPUTER MONITOR PRINTER VCR
22. per ee Avg Hours Energy Use Cost per kg per Year watts per Week kWh Year Year HOT WATER 37 Desktop Computer o ee ee ee f e e Laptop Computer 08 l a a a Pinter o a a td Std i i Clock Radio o o e w 2 se Eoo cece Blanke D a e a a en Systa Heating and Cooling Your Appliance Typical Appliance You won t be able to measure your hot water system e Investigate a solar water heater or 5 star gas or heat Typical Annual Emissions using your Power Usage Meter but by reducing your pump check for available rebates if you are replacing Cost per Avg Hours Cost per m Appliance Watts Yedi Power Ee Eo Ten per usage you could save up to 400 and prevent 5 tonnes your hot water system l Sait of greenhouse gas emissions per year Alternatives to l Portable Evaporative Cooler 9 54 53 If purchasing a gas system check for the energy rating E electric hot water systems include natural gas hot water l Portable Oscillating Fan 2 29 ae i hich aed and choose one with 4 or 5 stars Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner 2718 518 73 2881 AA A Seta A A 546 728 53 13 eee cpa Te meg 104 20 1 5 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions costing around a Large Electric Bar Heater 138 04 100 per year Solar hot water systems are the most environmentally friendly providing savings of 300 700 Electric Fan convection 1747 333 41 1852 am heater per year The bathroom is where the majority of hot water Hot Water Usage
23. r on how to motivate home energy action Transport Information Check the fuel consumption of your car http www environment gov au settlements local publications motivating html www greenvehicleguide gov au Travel Smart Information on alternatives to car transport www travelsmart gov au References Energy Reduction FREE HOUSEHOLD ENERGY A iba Sen ee Hint 5 f F A ie f i id 4 Department of the Environment Water Heritage and the Arts 2008 Your Home Technical Manual Online Accessed January 2009 http www yourhome gov au technical pubs fs61 pdf 1 Department of the Environment and Water Resources 2006 Global Warming Cool It A home guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases Department of the Environment and Heritage s Australian Greenhouse Office Canberra 5 Moreland Energy Foundation 2001 Cool Communities Home Greenhouse Audit Manual Department of Environment Water Heritage and the Arts Australian Greenhouse Office 2 Solar Inverters 2008 Power Usage Meter User Manual L7663 Solar Inverters Pty Ltd URUNGA NSW 3 Energy Australia 2008 Where does your household energy go Online accessed January 2009 http Awww energy com au energy ea nsf AttachmentsByTitle Energy Usage Guide FILE EnergyUsageGuideDec08 pdf Hy 6 Sustainability Victoria 2008 Resource Smart Operating Costs of Electrical Appliances accessed January 2009 http www sustainability vic
24. rts A online tool to conduct a home energy audit Want to know more National policy programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia s environment http www nabers com au http www environment gov au Resource Smart Sustainability Victoria A wealth of information on a range of sustainability issues http www resourcesmart vic gov au Save Energy Resource Smart Sustainability Victoria A comprehensive source of information for practical tips on saving energy in the home http www saveenergy vic gov au Australian Conservation Foundation Online A not for profit organisation with information on sustainable living climate change and many other environmental topics www acfonline org au World Wildlife Foundation A not for profit organisation with information on environmental action sustainability and climate change http www wwf org au Energy Smart Homes Tools to conduct your own home energy audit http www energysmart com au Cool Communities Home Greenhouse Audit Manual A comprehensive overview of conducting an energy audit in your home http www environment gov au settlements local publications audit html NSW Dept of Environment and Climate Change Sustainable household information on water energy and waste http www environment nsw gov au households Motivating Home Energy Action Green Vehicle Guide A research pape
25. ting If you are buying a new appliance such as a fridge EEA or dishwasher look ENERGY at the energy rating label and water PYNTE rating labels for dishwashers Select an appliance with a high star rating The Energy Star Rating label will tell you how much energy an appliance will consume over a year For example if a fridge used 600kWh per year it will cost around 85 a year to run or 850 over 10 years GreenPower GreenPower is the best way to reduce your greenhouse emissions in the home GreenPower is a national accreditation program for renewable energy products offered by electricity suppliers When you purchase GreenPower your energy supplier buys electricity from renewable sources which avoids burning coal to produce electricity Renewable energy is derived from sources that can be replaced and not depleted over time and include e Wind e Solar Power Hydro electric power e Geothermal energy e Wave and tidal power and e Biomass landfill gas municipal solid waste agricultural wastes energy crops wood wastes You are able to nominate the percentage of GreenPower you would like from 10 through to 100 of your total power requirements Making the switch is easy simply contact your choice of electricity supplier or contact Green Power on 1300 852 688 or visit www greenpower gov au e Some energy providers show household greenhouse gas emissions on energy bills so you can check that your emissi
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