TAKE THE TOUR

All Victorians can be green at home, regardless of budget. It could be in the living room, in the garden or installing a rainwater tank, there are simple changes you can make that will reduce your energy bills and your environmental impact. Take a tour around our green home to see what opportunities exist for you to make your home green.

• Concrete slab
• Plants
• Rainwater tank
• Solar hot water
• Insulation
• Spa
• Compost heap
• Trees
• Clothes line
• Skylight
• Solar (Photovolataics - PVs)
• Exterior blind
• Extractor fan

Home Course in Sustainability Assessment

Find out more about the Home Sustainability Assessors Training Program or visit Holmesglen Institute of TAFE for more information.

Calculators

Calculate your energy, water and waste savings.

• Australian Greenhouse calculator
• Energy saving calculator
• Australian Conservation Foundation's Eco-calculator
• EPA Victoria's Ecological Footprint calculator
• Find an accredited energy rater
• Household water calculator
• How Green is your vehicle - Visit the Green vehicle guide
• Shop Smart - shop today for a cleaner tomorrow 
• Star Ratings Calculator
• White Goods - Your Home water and energy savings calculator
• Top 3 Water Users calculators
• Energy Efficient Lighting calculator from Your Home

What is a black balloon?

Our green home gives greenhouse gas savings in Black Balloons. This simple device helps us measure every 50 grams of greenhouse gas produced in our homes.

1 balloon = about 50 grams of greenhouse gas (Source: www.saveenergy.vic.gov.au)

Disclaimer

•  Disclaimer on view a green home