Going Solar
Going Solar
Solar hot water systems - why we all need to install them.
Household heating of hot water contributes 40% approx. of the electricity used in a household - a major contributor! Only 5% of homes in Australia currently have solar hot water systems. If even half of Australian homes converted to solar hot water systems it would cut greenhouse gas pollution by 14 million tonnes - the equivalent of taking 4 million small cars off the road every year!
(Check the Alternative Technology Association website for more information.)
Rebates on energy-saving products
The Federal and State Governments offer a range of rebates on water and energy saving products.
[Download PDF: ATA's ReNew publication Get your energy and water rebates and save money]
Photo Voltaic Panels generate household power - for more information on PVP and other passive solar design principles for new or existing homes or other buildings see www.builditsolar.com.