|
Useful Links
Note: These links
have been provided in good faith by Community Power to assist
you. Community Power in no way specifically recommends or
endorses any of the products or services listed below
as being suitable for your individual needs. There may be many
other products or services available in your area and we
encourage you to undertake your own enquiries.
Community Power Partners Darebin City Council
http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au
Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd
http://www.mefl.com.au
Moreland City Council
http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au
Whitehorse City Council
http://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Tools to
Help you Save Energy
Good starting point with information about renewable energy,
energy saving, rebates, etc.
http://www.livinggreener.gov.au/
Renters Guide - Sustainable Living Tips - Environment Victoria
http://www.envict.org.au/inform.php?menu=8&submenu=979&item=2035
Renters Guide to Sustainability - Alternative Technology Association
http://www.ata.org.au/featured/renters-guide-to-sustainability-new-ata-publication
ResourceSmart - Sustainability Victoria
http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/index.html
Save Energy - Sustainability Victoria
http://www.saveenergy.vic.gov.au/default.aspx
Sustainability Victoria
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
Energy Ratings for Major Appliances
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/
Energy Star - reducing standby power usage
http://www.energystar.gov.au/index.html
Vehicle Fuel Consumption Guide
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/fuelguide/search.html
Free Household Sustainability Assessment and access to low cost finance - Federal Government
http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/index.html
Green Power
Green Power
http://www.greenpower.gov.au
Green Electricity Watch
http://www.greenelectricitywatch.org.au
Choice Green Power Information
http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=105707&catId=100285&tid=100008&p=1&title=Price+comparison%3a+GreenPower
Climate
Change and Energy
Essential Services Commission - online tool to compare energy offers and regulation information
http://www.esc.vic.gov.au/public/For+Consumers/Energy/Choosing+a+retailer/Energy+Comparator.htm
Renewable Energy - installers, data, reports
http://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/
Home Energy Project (free teacher resource with
interactive classroom activities)
http://www.originenergy.com.au/hep
Department of Climate Change
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/
Australian Conservation Foundation
http://www.acfonline.org.au
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the
Arts
http://www.environment.gov.au/
Australian Conservation Foundation
http://www.acfonline.org.au
Alternative Technology Association
http://www.ata.org.au
Rebates
Darebin City Council Energy & Water Rebates Fact Sheet
http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=4791&h=-1
Building and Design
Federal Government Insulation Rebate - up to $1,600
http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/insulation/homeowners/index.html
Green Building Council of Australia
http://www.gbca.org.au/
Moreland
Energy Foundation’s Home Energy Referral Network
Listing of
various suppliers and services
http://mefl.com.au/household/resources/#190
Clear Comfort - DIY Plastic film double glazing
http://www.clearcomfort.com.au/index.htm
Magnetite - Magnetic perspex double glazing
http://www.magnetite.com.au/
Roof mounted solar air heating and heat extraction system
http://www.smartbreeze.com.au/index.html
Polystyrene Wall Insulation - External, full install or
DIY
http://masterwall.com.au/
Reflective Foil Insulation with air bubbles
http://www.air-cell.com.au/
Solar Electric and Hot Water information and installers -
Clean Energy Council
http://www.bcse.org.au/home.asp
Sustainable Products and Services - General
The Green Directory
http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au/
Community Action Ideas
Write to or phone your local Member of Parliament to help make better environmental policy
(Not sure what to write? Contact Community Power for ideas)
http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members
Organise or join a screening of Telling the Truth in your neighbourhood
http://connectors.dev.cobaltmedia.com.au/default.asp?section_id=0
Have a look at all the people in your area who have taken action
http://www.whoonearthcares.com/woec/home.action
A great guide to how you can take action in your community
http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/res_communityclimatekit.pdf
|
