Reduce your emmissions at home
- Change to an accredited Green Power option
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Eliminate household emissions from electricity
Green Power is government accredited clean, renewable electricity from the sun, the wind, water and waste. Only accredited Green Power guarantees that you support investments in new renewable energy capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Look for the Green Power "tick of approval" when choosing your supplier.
Check out our list of accredited suppliers for more information about making the switch.
- Install a solar hot water system
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Up to 30% reduction in household emissions
Further information about solar hot water can be found on the Sustainability Victoria and Your Home websites.
You may also like to consider insulating your existing hot water system, or installing a high-efficiency gas hot water heater.
- Install solar panels
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Eliminate household emissions from electricity
- Use energy-efficient whitegoods
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Up to 50% reduction in household emissions from electricity
Before you purchase your next appliance, be sure to check out the Energy All Stars website, which compiles the top performing appliances.
The Energy Rating website provides more detailed information about appliances' energy efficiency.
- Use a triple-A rated shower-head
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Up to 12% reduction in household emissions
The Water Services Association of Australia has a searchable list of AAA rated shower heads.
- Use energy-efficient light globes
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Up to 10% reduction in household emissions
The Australian Greenhouse Office has more information on energy-efficient lighting.
- Check fuel efficiency of next car
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Up to 70% reduction in transport emissions
And with rising petrol prices, choosing a fuel efficient car can also save you money.
Visit the Green Vehicle Guide or ratings on the environmental performance of new vehicles sold in Australia.
- Walk, cycle or take public transport
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Can reduce transport emissions
The TravelSmart website provides information, toolkits and resources to help you reduce car usage and making smart choices about alternative forms of transport.
- Calculate carbon footprint
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Can eliminate transport and household emissions
Climate Friendly provides a series of calculators to help you determine your "carbon-footprint" - the amount of CO2 that is produced by your daily activities.
The Earth Day Ecological Footprint Quiz helps you estimate your ecological footprint, which includes CO2 emissions.
