With 26% of people across all housing types unable to stay warm at least half of the time during winter, this article, published by The Conversation, contains some practical advice regarding efficient use of energy within the home, and how to keep warm in these cold winter months.
Read MoreThermal imaging cameras detect areas of heat loss and unwanted heat gain, and allow you to make changes, many of them low or no cost, that will make your home more comfortable and save energy and money.
Read MoreResilience. It’s a word we’ve heard a lot over the last couple of years and lately, reflecting on the Covid pandemic and the June storms, I’ve been considering the role of our homes in resilience: How do our homes contribute to our resilience? What makes a home resilient? And how does that relate to sustainability?
Read MoreHome energy saving tips such as stopping draughts, LED lighting, heating, windows, energy monitoring, insulation, motion sensor lights, standby power and solar PV.
Read MoreWith the cost of energy increasing it makes sense to be energy efficient. There are many simple ways you can be more energy efficient at home, reduce your power bills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreSwitch across to the “greenest” energy retailer Powershop to get $75 discount on your bills and help MRSG keep the bills down for the farmers market.
Read MoreThis article was written and submitted by REAG member Peter Walsh
Read MoreKnowing your running costs for appliances is a great place to start when it comes to saving energy. Energy Networks Australia have published some very useful infographics…..
Read MoreWhilst owner-occupiers are installing solar panels on their homes like it’s going out of fashion, many renters are still missing out.
Read MoreHelen was keen to install a solar system on their house in Mount Macedon but it was so frustrating. She struggled to find the information they needed and getting straight answers to her questions was a nightmare…
Read MoreWhat to do, at home with time on your hands? It’s a great opportunity to get stuck into some draughtproofing so your home’s more comfortable and the inevitable winter energy bills don’t hurt so much. In line with Sustainable Homes’ objective of providing practical support, we’ve rounded up a range of online resources to help.
We’ll all be seeing more of our homes over the next few months, so get comfortable!
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