Time to get active with passive solar designed houses

Building a home that incorporates passive solar design is well known as one of the most effective ways to create a comfortable living environment that may not need artificial heating and cooling. Just as important is that passive solar design delivers a more energy efficient home: one that is better able to meet the Building Code of Australia’s (BCA) 5 star benchmark.  More info...

Green Target for Raine Square Office Development

The new Raine Square office development has become the biggest commercial building in Western Australia to commit to a 4.5-star Australian Building Greenhouse Rating.  More info...

Banking on a cleaner, greener future

The Bendigo Bank has taken a step towards a cleaner environment with a customer campaign that responds to the public’s wish for action on climate change.  More info...

Western Australians Are Stars of Energy Efficiency Awareness

West Australians are more aware of energy efficiency when buying an appliance than any other State.  More info...

Summer cooling – air conditioners

It is possible to use ‘passive’ cooling techniques to reduce your home’s heat gain such as installing insulation, shading windows, ensuring good garden design and landscaping design, and using natural ventilation. Should you choose to purchase an air conditioner, adopting passive cooling techniques can reduce the size of the air conditioner you require and its associated purchase and running costs.  More info...

Call for Speakers – Energy Conference in September

The City of Greater Bendigo and La Trobe University Bendigo are searching for people to present renewable energy ideas, examples and actions at a national conference set to take place in Bendigo in September this year.  More info...

Learn more about energy efficiency with free CDs and DVDs

The Sustainable Energy Development Office (SEDO) has distributed a number of informative and educational CDs and DVDs which are designed to encourage consumers, government agencies and businesses to become more energy aware.  More info...
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