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Page 1: Sustainable Homes and Communities Program. Saving Energy and Water at Home Presentation Outline Why is it important to save energy? Where is energy used

Sustainable Homes and Communities Program

Page 2: Sustainable Homes and Communities Program. Saving Energy and Water at Home Presentation Outline Why is it important to save energy? Where is energy used

Saving Energy and Water at HomePresentation 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

Page 3: Sustainable Homes and Communities Program. Saving Energy and Water at Home Presentation Outline Why is it important to save energy? Where is energy used

Why save energy? • Beat rising energy prices!

• More comfortable home

• Help protect the environment

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Electricity use at home…

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Insulation

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Draught-proofing

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Windows and coverings

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Heating

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Cooling

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Temperature

Winter: 18-20 degrees

Summer: 25-27 degrees

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Hot water

4 minutes only!

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Lighting

Switch off!

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Fridge/Freezers

Temperatures:

Fridge: 5 degrees

Freezer: -17 degrees

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Clothes washing

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Appliances

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Star ratings

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GreenTown - Collingwood Public Housing CommunityGreenTown - Collingwood Public Housing Community

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)

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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!