Energy

Household energy use is a major contributor to Victoria's greenhouse gas emissions. But by making a few simple changes to your habits, to your shopping and to your electricity provider, you can make immediate and dramatic cuts to your home's emissions.

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  GreenPower

  Get renewable energy off your electricity supplier and immediately slash your emissions.

• Energy and Water Taskforce

  Free home assessments and retrofits are available for low income households living in over 25 towns and suburbs.

• Black balloons and the energy saver incentive

  A simple and easy way to measure greenhouse gas emissions.

• ResourceSmart Retail Program

  When it comes to buying energy and water efficient products for your home, for the right advice at the right place visit one of the participating ResourceSmart retailers.

• Find an accredited thermal performance assessor

  New dwellings which require a planning permit should be rated by an accredited assessor.

• Electricity and gas bills

  If your bills are higher than you expect, look at your energy use around the home.