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Sustainable Homes and Communities Program

Sustainable Homes and Communities Program. Saving Energy and Water at Home. Presentation Outline. Why is it important to save energy? Where is energy used at home? Ways to use less energy at home Star ratings Bill reading Questions. Why save energy?. Beat rising energy prices!

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Sustainable Homes and Communities Program

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  1. Sustainable Homes and Communities Program

  2. Saving Energy and Water at Home Presentation Outline • Why is it important to save energy? • Where is energy used at home? • Ways to use less energy at home • Star ratings • Bill reading • Questions

  3. Why save energy? • Beat rising energy prices! • More comfortable home • Help protect the environment

  4. Electricity use at home…

  5. Insulation

  6. Draught-proofing

  7. Windows and coverings

  8. Heating

  9. Cooling

  10. Temperature Winter: 18-20 degrees Summer: 25-27 degrees

  11. Hot water 4 minutes only!

  12. Lighting Switch off!

  13. Fridge/Freezers Temperatures: Fridge: 5 degrees Freezer: -17 degrees

  14. Clothes washing

  15. Appliances

  16. Star ratings

  17. Payment plans and bill issues • High bills or payment difficulties? • Speak to your energy provider – make a plan. • Concessions available via: DHS (1800 658 521 or www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions) and Centrelink (13 23 00). • Energy and Water Ombudsman (1800 500 509 or www.ewov.com.au) GreenTown - Collingwood Public Housing Community GreenTown- Collingwood Public Housing Community

  18. Actions! Actions • Install energy saving products – save energy and save money! • Tell your family/friends • Make a pledge! – tell us 3 things you could do to save energy, and 1 thing that you will do to save energy!

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