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Take Action
On this page you will find recent actions the Unit is taking in the area of Climate Change, feel free to download them and have your family and friends sign the petitions, and please help spread the word on climate change.
Current Actions:
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) letter writing action
Want to make your home greener? Rebates available!
The Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package is offering:
- ceiling insulation worth up to $1,600 to all Australian home owner-occupiers with limited or no ceiling insulation
- or a $1,600 rebate on the costs of installing a solar hot water system
- help for renters, with a rebate for landlords and tenants on the costs of insulating rental properties.
For more information see http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/index.html
Quick Tips on how to save money and reduce the impacts of climate change
- Change your light globes to energy saving bulbs – save $110 per year
- Install an aerator on your taps – save 10% on your hot water bill
- Use a quilt, hot water bottle and warm PJ’s instead of a heater in your room – save $150 per year on heating
- Seal your doors and windows- save 5% on heating each
- Wash your clothes in cold water – save $50 per year
- Replace your showerhead with a low flow version – save $50 per year
- Insulate the pipes on your water heater – save $20 per year
- Keep your heating at 18-20 degrees C in winter and your cooling at 24-26 degrees C in summer – save up to $90 per year
- Set your fridge at 4 degrees C and your freezer at -15 degrees C to -18 degrees C – save 10% for every degree you turn up.
- In total you can save up to $500 or 30% off your power bill per year!*
- See www.mefl.com.au for more information
*Note: these figures are based on an average household and results may differ
