Energy efficiency

Managing energy better could result in a direct improvement to business financial performance. The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism helps Australia's industrial energy users realise the benefits of improved energy efficiency by working to ensure that businesses can use an effective energy services market to make informed investment decisions relating to energy efficiency.

http://www.ret.gov.au/energy/efficiency/Pages/EnergyEfficiency.aspx

Energy efficiency opportunities

The Australian Government's Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy efficiency. It does this by requiring businesses to identify, evaluate and report publicly on cost effective energy savings opportunities.

http://www.ret.gov.au/energy/efficiency/eeo/pages/default.aspx

Energy Rating guide

Australia's leading guide to choosing an energy efficient appliance.

http://australia.gov.au/service/energy-rating-guide

Energy Star

The aim of the ENERGY STAR Program is to have all office equipment used and bought in Australia ENERGY STAR enabled.

http://www.energystar.gov.au/

Global warming: cool It - a home guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases

This booklet provides information to help every Australian understand how they contribute to climate change, and how they can play an important part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You can read it online, download a PDF or order a free copy online.

http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/gwci/

Green power

Green Power is government accredited clean, renewable energy sourced from the sun, the wind, water and waste. The National Green Power Accreditation Program is a state government administered accreditation scheme for renewable energy sales in Australia. Making the switch is easy. Use this site to find more.

http://www.greenpower.gov.au/

LivingGreener.gov.au

The LivingGreener website provides a starting point for information about living more sustainably and reducing your environmental impact. It also includes information on rebates, grants and loans to help with the initial cost of practical solutions for saving energy and water.

http://www.livinggreener.gov.au/

Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan

Keep informed about the economy and the progress of the Australian Government's $42 billion Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan. This site links to information on what's happening with solar rebates and insulation programs, the bonus payments and the community infrastructure, education, housing and road and rail programs. You can subscribe to regular updates on the Economic Stimulus Plan.

http://www.economicstimulusplan.gov.au/

Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme enables the design of a home to be assessed by skilled professionals using sophisticated computer modeling programmes to improve the quality of design and as a means of achieving building approvals.

http://www.nathers.gov.au/