Check Your Home
Many people believe that business and industry are by far the biggest consumers of energy. But one third of Victoria's energy is used in the home.
Where is energy used in Victoria?
Victoria is one of the highest greenhouse gas producers in the world when measured per capita.Every Victorian household produces over 12 tonnes (240,000 balloons) of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
By far the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions is from energy generation and use, followed by transport.
Where is energy used in the home?
It's easy to find quick ways to save if you know where you're currently wasting money and energy. Most of our household energy is used in heating and cooling our homes, heating water and running appliances.
The breakdown of energy use in the average Victorian home is as follows:
How do I lower my energy bills?
If you are concerned about your bill, your energy company is in the best position to investigate specific problems. However, taking action to save energy will save you money and can make your home more comfortable.
See the top challengers below
Top 5 Suburbs
| 3000 | Melbourne | 35 |
| 3030 | Cocoroc, Derrimut, Point Cook, Quandong... | 23 |
| 3150 | Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill | 11 |
| 3216 | Belmont, Freshwater Creek, Grovedale, H... | 11 |
| 3977 | Cannons Creek, Cranbourne, Cranbourne E... | 8 |
Top 5 Teams
| Collingwood | 85 |
| Essendon | 68 |
| Carlton | 60 |
| Brisbane Lions | 49 |
| Geelong | 45 |
Top 5 Industries
| Administration | 66 |
| Education & Training | 46 |
| Healthcare & Medical | 39 |
| Government/Defence | 32 |
| I.T. | 29 |
My Community
Saving Energy is something we can all do but as a community, the difference you can make is even bigger!
Energy Saving Calculator
By completing the Energy Saving Calculator you'll find ways to save money, energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
Checklist
This checklist collects all the different actions described across this site into a convenient and easy to use list. The actions you can commit to do, check the tick box and it will add itself to the My Actions area shown to the right.
Quick Action: Staying Cool
For every two degrees you increase the thermostat setting in summer, you can save up to 1,400 balloons a year.
