1. Sustainable Homes and Communities Program

2. Saving Energy and Water at Home Presentation Outline Why is it important to save energy? Where is energy used at home? Ways to use less energy at home Star ratings Bill reading Questions

3. Why save energy? Beat rising energy prices! More comfortable home Help protect the environment

4. Electricity use at home…

6. Insulation

7. Draught-proofing

8. Windows and coverings

9. Heating

10. Cooling

11. Temperature Winter: 18-20 degrees Summer: 25-27 degrees

12. Hot water 4 minutes only!

13. Lighting Switch off!

14. Fridge/Freezers Temperatures: Fridge: 5 degrees Freezer: -17 degrees

15. Clothes washing

16. Appliances

17. Star ratings

20. GreenTown - Collingwood Public Housing Community Payment plans and bill issues High bills or payment difficulties? Speak to your energy provider – make a plan. Concessions available via: DHS (1800 658 521 or www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions) and Centrelink (13 23 00). www.dhs.vic.gov.au/concessions Energy and Water Ombudsman (1800 500 509 or www.ewov.com.au) www.ewov.com.au

21. Actions Actions! Install energy saving products – save energy and save money! Tell your family/friends Make a pledge! – tell us 3 things you could do to save energy, and 1 thing that you will do to save energy!