Other Resources


Reference:
CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook (2010)
Agency:
 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Contact:
 CSIRO Enquiries Locked Bag 10 Clayton South VIC 3169 Australia ph: 1300 363 400 Enquiries@csiro.au
Comment:
 The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook is a practical guide to help Australians save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at home. The handbook includes energy-saving tips and information on home heating and cooling, building and renovating, shopping, transport and more.
Format
 
 Book Cost Yes ISBN: 9781405039611
This book is available for purchase through various book stores and online retailers
Website:
 http://www.csiro.au/resources/Energy-
Saving-Handbook.html

 
Reference :
Appliance Cost Guide Online Caculator
Agency:
 AGL
Contact Details:

Locked Bag 1837 St Leonards NSW 2065 Ph: 131 245
www.agl.com.au
Comment:
 This tool allows you to find indicative running costs of a wide range of household appliances. Find out which appliances are the most economical to run, and use the information to help you make choices when purchasing new appliances.
Website:

Please note, you do need flahplayer installed to run the caculator.
http://www.agl.com.au/home/energy-efficiency/Pages/appliance-cost-guide.aspx

 
Reference :
Biodiesel in Victoria (2008)
Agency:
 Victorian Department of Primary Industries
Contact:
 GPO Box 4440 Melbourne VIC 3001
Ph: 136 186 customer.service@dpi.vic.gov.au
Comment:

This Agriculture Note provides information on biodiesel, biodiesel production and biodiesel markets, both here in Australia and world wide.

Website:

http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/farming
-management/hobby-small-business-farming/farm-diversification/biodiesel

 
  
   
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Local Energy Supplier
 
 

 

Hip O\Pocket

 Reference : It's Better in Your Hip Pocket (2011)
Agency: Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy (HCCREMS)
Contact : Hunter Councils Inc Environment Division PO Box 3137 THORNTON NSW 2322
Ph: (02) 4978 4020 hccrems@huntercouncils.com.au
Comment:

This booklet is designed for you to assess the sustainability of your current home environment and provides details on measures you can undertake to improve the sustainability of your home. This booklet covers areas such as: monitoring and measuring energy, designing a comfortable and energy efficient home, making your home more comfortable and energy efficient, appliances and fittings, real world examples of energy consumption and rebates and assistance.
 
Download 

 

It's Better in Your Hip Pocket (PDF 2.2MB)

Website:

http://www.hccrems.com.au/RESOURCES/Library/
Education/HCCREMS_Hip-Pocket-webres-pdf.aspx

 

NSW
Reference:
Save Power
Agency:
 New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage
Contact :

PO Box A290, Sydney South, NSW, 1232
1300 361 967
info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Comment:
 The Save Power campaign is designed to show households actions that can be taken to reduce carbon pollution and save money on power bills. It also provides information for rebates available and NSW energy efficient programs.
 
Website:

http://www.savepower.nsw.gov.au/

 

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