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Home Energy Referral Network – Local businesses helping you become energy smart!
Search our Home Energy Referral Network for local businesses that provide energy smart products and/or services. Download the Home Energy Referral Network (PDF format) below.
Providing information on energy efficiency is one thing, but it can be hard to identify the right products or services for the job and track down where they are available locally. Our Home Energy Referral Network aims to fill this gap by referring you to around fifty local businesses. The network includes lighting shops, insulation contractors, blind and awning manufacturers, solar hot water installers and even local hardware stores.
The Home Energy Referral Network is being constantly updated - If you know of a business that should be included the Referral Network, contact us and let us know.
For more detail of specific appliances, building materials and fittings see our 5 Star Renovator's Service.
Downloads
> Home Energy Referral Network (Updated Oct 07) (download document)
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Energy Saving Information Kit for Business
Below are listed some general facts sheets that have been prepared to help you save money and energy in your business.
For Bakeries we have extra downloads on our Seminar Services page.
For more detailed information contact Bruce Thompson
Downloads
> Lighting (download document)
Lighting can be a significant contributor to energy use and costs for a small business. Share these energy-saving tips with your staff to save money and help the environment. (PDF, 92k)
> Heating (download document)
It is essential for businesses to provide a comfortable environment for their customers, keeping premises at a steady temperature all year round. With Melbourne's cool winters and (usually!) hot summers, the bill for keeping your customers comfortable can become expensive. Try these tips to take the heat out of your energy bill. (92k)
> Refrigeration (download document)
For many small businesses, refrigeration can be a significant cost. Unlike other electrical appliances, refrigerators operate 24 hours a day, 365 days. Try these tips to minimise energy use and save on the cost of refrigeration in your business. (92k)
> Hot Water (download document)
A lot of energy is required to heat the hot water which is used in many businesses, especially those that deal with food production or delivery. Installing an efficient hot-water unit will enable you to maximise energy savings and reduce costs. There are also clever ways to reduce your energy use without replacing your existing system. (PDF, 92k)
> Office equipment and appliances (download document)
In a typical office, equipment such as photocopiers, computers, printers, fax machines, refrigerators and water heaters can account for up to 30% of energy consumption.(PDF, 96k)
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Office equipment and appliances
In a typical office, equipment such as photocopiers, computers, printers, fax machines, refrigerators and water heaters can account for up to 30% of energy consumption. -
Start a green group at your work
Links
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Carbon Trust- Making Business Sense of Climate Change
A UK site that has lots of tips for business -
Earth Hour 2008
Sign up your business and turn off all your lights for one hour on 29 March. -
Eco-buy
A large range of resources for making your work place more green. -
Eco-Buy Green Product Database
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Green Pages Australia
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Grow Me the Money Program for Victorian Businesses
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Making energy savings in the office: Australian Greenhouse Office
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Phoenix Fridge Project
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Sustainability Victoria- Sustainability in the Office
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Uk: 100 Day Carbon Clean Up for Businesses
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Village Well
Work with large developers, municipalities, government agencies and community groups on a large range of projects. -
Wiseworld Sustainability Consultancy
Wiseworld is a Melbourne based consultancy helping organisations to embed sustainability principles as a positive framework for future growth.







