Solar House Day puts the spotlight on sustainable living

On Sunday 11 September, all across Australia and New Zealand, homes that feature passive and active solar design elements will open their doors to the public. With homes open in Ardross, Mt Lawley, Hamilton Hill and Darlington - to name just a few Perth suburbs - there’s sure to be a participating home near you.  More info...

A new wave of power

There’s no question that West Australians love the ocean and we now have yet another reason to be enamoured with the sea. A new wave energy generator, positioned off Fremantle, is showing great results in its recent trials.  More info...

Save money with gas-boosted solar

If you’ve been thinking about changing your hot water system there’s no time like the present. To help you do it sooner rather than later, the State Government is providing rebates to householders who install environmentally friendly, gas-boosted solar water heaters.  More info...

Go green with power

Most people don’t realise that more than 90% of their electricity is produced from fossil fuel. This results in massive amounts of greenhouse gas emissions which harm our environment. Thankfully there is an option. You can use clean, renewable Green Power, a product accredited and verified by Government.  More info...

Heat and cool your office more energy efficiently

No one likes to be in a work environment that’s stuffy, chilly in winter or too hot in summer so it’s understandable that employers spend a lot of money on their heating and cooling systems. But, by thinking smarter and taking the time to look closely at your cooling and heating needs, you can save energy while saving money on your energy bills.  More info...

Cook more using less energy

The kitchen is a big consumer of energy and while many appliances are using some power all through the day, it’s at mealtime that your energy consumption climbs. Cooking more effectively can save time and energy – your energy and the energy you pay for. An average Australian home produces about half a tonne of greenhouse gas from energy used in cooking. Efficient cooking can halve the amount of greenhouse gases generated.

Here are tips to show you how.  More info...
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