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
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
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Assessing a building's thermal performance at design stage can identify simple, economical ways to make it more comfortable and save energy. There are several advantages to living in an energy efficient home - saving money on energy costs the most obvious. Other benefits include the satisfaction of knowing you will be reducing your impact on the environment through the decreased use of fossil fuels, the increased comfort of effective natural lighting and ventilation and the improved resale value of your home due to lower power bills. The Sustainable Energy Development Office has practical advice on all aspects of energy efficient design, including running costs, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission comparisons of various heating, cooling, cooking and lighting systems ...more The State Government has introduced 5 Star Plus building standards that will result in improved water and energy efficiencies for new homes approved after 1 September 2007. The Codes are also a useful checklist tool for anyone intending to purchase a new home and wanting to incorporate high energy and water efficiency standards ...more The Living Smart program has handy tools for you to audit your home and see how your lifestyle contributes to greenhouse gas emmissions. The tools provide a quick star rating and a more thorough, practical home audit ...more Specific information on energy efficient design features includes: |
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Heating and cooling homes adds cost to energy bills and impacts the environment. The amount of energy needed to stay warm in winter and cool in summer can easily be reduced by the good design and construction of our homes.