Things that make our lives more convenient usually are not good for our environment and things good for the planet are detrimental to our comfort. For example, water saving shower heads do not make for great showers. Gas efficient cars don’t go as fast. Water saving toilets don’t flush as well as the old inefficient [...]
Green Loans officially started on 1 July 2009. It is an Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. The Green Loans Program assists Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products. The Green Loans Program provides: detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments ; and access to Green Loans of up to $10,000, that are interest free for up to a maximum of four years, to make the changes recommended in the assessment. The key outcomes of the Program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption in existing Homes through: • the engagement of Households in reducing the environmental impact of operating their Home • a research industry analysing the environmental impact of Homes and Household • a recognized industry of expert Assessors providing tailored information and guidance on energy and water saving actions Green Loans officially started on 1 July 2009. It is an Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. Part of this initiative includes assisting Australian families to install solar, water saving , and energy efficient products. The Green Loans Program provides: detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments ; and access to Green Loans of up to $10,000, that are interest free for up to a maximum of four years, to make the changes recommended in the assessment. The aim is to provide financial assistance to Households to gain access to the resources they need to invest in energy and water efficient technologies The key outcomes of the Program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption in existing Homes through: • the engagement of Households in reducing the environmental impact of operating their Home • a recognised industry of expert Assessors providing tailored information and guidance on energy and water saving actions • a research industry analysing the environmental impact of Homes and Households. http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/guidelines/pubs/greenloans-guidelines.pdf Green Loans subsidy helps tackle climate change is a post from: Rain Water Tanks
Have you ever considered how much water you run down the drain while you wait for hot water to arrive at the fixture? According to one study, done in Southern California, a typical family of four can save up to 10,000 gallons per year by installing a hot water circulating system. Grundfos, a major manufacturer [...]
