Building & renovation
From the type of insulation you install right down to the positioning of your windows, you have power over the size of your water and energy bills for years to come.
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Sustainable Rebuilding Ideas - smarter choices for better homes
The Sustainable Rebuilding Ideas information has been produced to assist people to rebuild homes which were damaged or destroyed in the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
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Energy and Water Taskforce
Free home assessments and retrofits are available for low income households living in over 25 towns and suburbs.
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Find a green tradie
Green plumbers, electricians, builders and home sustainability assessors can give you advice on making your home green.
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Find a trained home sustainability assessor
Get your home assessed by a qualified home sustainability assessor who can provide advice on how to reduce your home's impact on the environment.
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Find an accredited thermal performance assessor
New dwellings which require a planning permit should be rated by an accredited assessor.
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Home energy ratings - how would your home rate?
Get an energy rating and find out where you can make your home more efficient.
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Windows: orientation and protection
Careful placement and fitting of windows in your new house or renovation will reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
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Insulation for comfort and reducing your energy costs
Insulate your home to keep it up to 10ºC cooler in summer and 5ºC warmer in winter.
