Three simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint and energy bills.
You can reduce your business running costs and greenhouse gas emissions by taking the actions below.
Step 1 - Energy Efficiency Checklist
Use our checklist to help reduce your energy consumption. It is best to diarise and complete seasonally.
Energy Efficiency Checklist [ PDF, 520.6 KB]
Step 2 - Join the CitySwitch program
Yarra City Council supports CitySwitch, Australia's flagship decarbonisation program for office-based businesses. This makes if free for local businesses to join and learn where to start on your de-carbonisation journey. Whilst the content is prepared for office-based businesses, much of the content is suitable to far more than just your office space.
Step 3 - Utilise the Victorian Energy Upgrade (VEU) program.
The Victorian Energy Upgrade (VEU) program is a government initiative that provides discounts on energy saving products, such as:
- hot water systems
- lighting
- heating and cooling
The average business saves $3,700 per year by participating in the VEU program.
The Essential Services Commission approves each registered product under the program to meet minimum efficiency, quality and safety benchmarks.
Find out more about eligible products and search for accredited suppliers.
For assistance getting started and accessing the VEU program, please contact us via [email protected]
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