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Who's on our Wall of Energy Champions?

Be inspired by our Wall of Champions and Energy Challenge participants below.

Featured
Energy Champion:

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

The Alice Springs Reptile Centre has reduced energy use by 20% and achieved eco-tourism accreditation.

Featured
Energy Champion:

Matt, Danielle, Leo and Scarlett Campbell

"We have been members of Alice Solar city for over three years, and have made a range of changes to our house and our behaviour since.
Featured
Energy Champion:

Piggly’s Supermarket

Piggly’s Supermarket has sliced over 10% off their annual air-conditioning, lighting and refrigeration costs by undertaking a number of...
Featured
Energy Champion:

Randle Walker

 Randle became an Alice Solar City customer in 2009 and after his home energy survey carried out the following actions:

Featured
Energy Champion:

Tangentyere Constructions

Tangentyere Constructions have implemented a number of measures to reduce energy consumption including painting their roof white to reduce...
Featured
Energy Champion:

Afghan Traders

Afghan Traders have taken action to reduce energy consumption by painting their roof white to minimise heat gain into their store and...
Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Karen Montey

Karen's action plan includes using the timer on the airconditioner and turning the airconditioner off at the switchboard when it is not...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Jackie Smith

Jackie's action plan includes:
  • Turning off lights and equipment when not in use.
  • Setting the air con...
Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Anthony Pedersen & Karlie McKenna

Karlie & Tony recently had a home energy survey and will be replacing their inoperative solar hot water system with a new 300 litre...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

First National Framptons

Framptons have established an energy committee to help identify and implement energy savings over the next year.

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Kalikamurti Suich & Joy Taylor

Kalikamurti's action plan includes turning off all standby power and using fans more instead of the airconditioner.

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Shaun and Kim Leyland

Shaun and Kim's action plan inlcudes completing the "12v spotlight" light changeover, installing a one shot hot water booster,...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Centralian Records Management

Drury’s action plan includes installing voltage controllers on all fluorescent lighting circuits and replacing an old staff fridge with...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Roland & Marian Maddocks

Roland's and Marian's action plan to reduce their electricity consumption includes using ceiling or pedestal fans instead of air...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Jacinta Boniwell

Jacinta's action plan to reduce their electricity consumption includes installing a solar hot water system and getting the family...

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Challenge Participant:

Desert Dwellers

John’s action plan for Desert Dwellers includes upgrading to more energy efficient lighting with the replacement of all existing 400W...

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Challenge Participant:

Tracey Brand

Tracey's action plan includes using the reverse cycle air conditioners less during both summer and winter, reducing the hours she runs...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Bronwyn Grieves

Bronwyn's action plan is to have a follow energy survey to determine ways to reduce her energy consumption.

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Afghan Traders

Marli and Clinton’s action plans include painting the roof of their store with white reflective paint and replacing old...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Matt and Danielle Campbell

Matt and Danielle's action plan includes:

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Katja's Kafe and Catering

Katja plans to ensure lighting and airconditioning is turned off after hours, and to use higher A/C setpoints in summer. She will also...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Alan Viegas

Alan's action plan inlcudes turning off all lights and appliances which are not immediately in use and turning off all appliances at the...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Marteena McKenzie, Roman and Ernie Micairan

Marteena's and Roman's action plan includes reducing aircon use in summer, turning off appliances at the power point, plugging holes in...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Colin Stevens / Christine Clissold

Colin and Christine's action plan includes installing a variable speed pool pump, upgrading the roof insulation, replacing the 12volt...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Peta & Travis Bettineschi

The Bettineschi family's action plan includes installing solar hot water and shortening pool pump time.

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Outback Photographics

Steve’s action plan includes upgrading existing halogen spots with low voltage LED lamps, installing electronic timers on lighting...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Mid Merry and Mike Rawnsley

As part of their action plan, Mike and Mid will install a solar hot water system, roof insulation, and ceiling fans in dining and lounge...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Marilyn, Allan, Tayla and Sahar O'Keefe

The O'Keefe family have recently had a home energy survey and their action plan includes undertaking a range of energy efficiency...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Litao Zhao

Litao's action plan to reduce electricity consumption is to take advantage of Alice Solar City incentives for replacing 12V halogen...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Easy Car Wash

Andrew’s action plan includes upgrading existing 250 watt Metal Halide flood lighting with 150 watt Induction lamps and installing...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Jodie & Evan

Jodie and Evan have recently had a follow up survey and their action plan includes installing a solar hot water system to reduce water...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Brumbys Alice Springs

Lester is planning to replace lighting with more efficient options and is investigating energy efficiency improvements to their baking...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Don Thomas Stockman Outfitters

Pam’s action plan is to reduce the consumption of air conditioning and lighting systems through the implementation of energy efficient...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Samih Bitar

Samih's action plan includes replacing his old refrigerator with a new, energy efficient one, replacing his pool pump with a variable...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

John and Sue Bermingham

John's action plan inlcudes turning off lights off when not in the room
Wearing warm clothes inside when cold outside
Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Fran Stoops

Fran's action plan to reduce her households already low electricity bill includes continuing to commit to only using power where...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Nick Atchison

Nick's action plan inlcudes Replacing the pool pump with variable speed pool pump, replacing light bulbs with low energy light bulbs and...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Steve and Julie Vincent

Steve and Julie have recently made a number of changes to their home, including installing external shading and a variable speed pool...

Featured Energy
Challenge Participant:

Brendan Heenan

As part of his action plan Brendan has had a follow up survey which identified ways to reduce electricity consumption.

Alice Springs is well on its way to becoming Australia’s red centre energy champion!

Since launching in March 2008, Alice Solar City has worked with thousands of residents and businesses to help them be more energy efficient, and we are inspired by what they have achieved. That’s why we have declared 2012 The Year of Energy Champions.

Alice Springs is one of just seven cities around Australia to be selected to participate in the Australian Government's Solar Cities program. Alice Solar City aims to make Alice Springs a model for the rest of Australia and the world to follow.
 

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  • 29Apr Congratulations to the winners of our survey prizes
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  • 11Mar Alice Springs has good reason to celebrate solar city fifth birthday
  • 06Mar Bird’s eye study of Alice Springs reveals solar and energy efficiency potential

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