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If all WA households replaced just one 75W incandescent globe used for four hours each day with an 18W compact fluorescent lamp, greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by over 55,000 tonnes each year. This is equivalent to taking more than 12,000 cars off the road!
- SEDO

Today: Monday, 23 November 2009

Top energy tips

1. Replace your old water heater with a gas boosted solar water heater.

2. Install ceiling insulation.

3. Turn off the second fridge.

4. Turn off appliances at the wall when not in use, saving standby power.

5. Use a ceiling fan as an effective cooling alternative on most summer days.

6. Reduce the length of your shower from 8 mins to 4 mins.

7. Wash clothes in cold water instead of hot water.

8. Turn off the home computer when not in use, or activate standby shutdown feature.

9. Replace 4 incandescent globes with 4 compact fluorescents, in high use areas.

10. Choose your air conditioner wisely.

 

Green energy

EnergyBy purchasing green energy you will actively improve your environment now and help to conserve it for the future. In fact, it's one of the simplest and most effective actions you can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

EasyGreen
EasyGreen is a simple way for you to make a difference to the environment. With EasyGreen you can choose to pay what you can afford - from as little as $10 extra per bill. The EasyGreen fixed contribution you choose is added to your bill and is used to purchase a "block" of GreenPower accredited renewable energy....more

NaturalPower
NaturalPower is energy that is generated from renewable sources. These are sources that cannot be depleted or can be replaced, such as solar and wind. Generating renewable energy produces no greenhouse gas and therefore has minimal impact on the environment. ...more

Earth Friendly power
Earth Friendly power is generated in the traditional way, but all emissions created in the production of the energy are offset by contributing to greenhouse gas reduction programs. ...more

Renewable energy buyback
If you can generate electricity for your own home from renewable energy sources you can sell any excess renewable energy back to Synergy. ...more

GreenPower
GreenPower is a joint initiative of State government agencies to guarantee that the renewable electricity you buy from energy suppliers meets stringent environmental standards. The program, managed by SEDO in Western Australia, lists all accredited green energy suppliers in Australia. ...more

 
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