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Hidden leaks
Undetected leaks can be extremely wasteful and costly. A way to check for leaks is to read the water meter late at night and early the next morning to see if water was running while everyone was asleep.
- Water Corporation

Today: Monday, 23 November 2009

Top tips for greener homes

1. Install water efficient plumbing fittings.

2. Mulch or compost your kitchen waste to reduce what goes in your rubbish bin.

3. Install ceiling insulation to keep your heating and cooling costs down.

4. Install an environmentally friendly, gas-boosted solar water heater.

5. If you're building or renovating, choose a design that incorporates energy efficient features

 

Green energy

Greener HomesBy 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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