The savings
Using energy wisely makes good sense. It will also help your bank balance and our environment. There will be savings now and in the future if we all make changes in our home.
Cheaper energy bills
Reducing energy use not only helps the environment, it also saves money. The average household spends around $1,800 on energy bills a year. A 15 percent reduction in energy use will save the average household about $270 a year.
More on understanding your bill
Less greenhouse gas emissions
Energy consumption in Victoria has doubled since 1973. If every Victorian household reduced their energy use by just 15 percent it would prevent almost 3 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere each year.
More on Victoria's greenhouse gas emissions
Better use of our natural resources
Victoria is working to increase the amount of energy generated from renewable sources. By switching to government accredited 'Green Power', you are choosing to get your energy from clean renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydro.
More on renewable energy sources
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