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Energy smart home

An average Victorian household produces around 12 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year just from their electricity and gas use. If every household in Yarra reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by just 15% we could save 59,400 tonnes of greenhouse pollution from going into the atmosphere each year, the equivalent of taking 13,814 cars off the road!

Most of the energy we use at home is for heating and cooling our living spaces, heating water and using lighting and a range of appliances. Much of this energy is wasted energy (such as leaving the TV or lights on while no one is in the room). With a range of simple measures most households could halve the amount of energy they use and be just as comfortable as well as make significant reductions in their utility bills.

Refer to Yarra's top 12 actions for an Energy Smart Home

Are you renovating or building a new home?

You can greatly reduce the environmental impact and operating costs of your building by incorporating energy efficiency measures at the design stage. The City of Yarra has developed a series of Sustainable design guidelines to assist residents in planning renovations and developments.

Or order a copy of the Your Home Renovator’s guide

For more information and resources visit the websites below

Further information

Environmental Management Unit
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5555
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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