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    • Questions to ask
    • Maintaining your pv system
    • PV fact sheet
  • Incentives
  • 10:10/20:20
    • 10:10/20:20
    • Claiming the 10:10/20:20 rebate
    • Calculator
  • Cost Reflective Tariffs
    • Cost Reflective Tariffs
    • Claiming No Worse Off SafetyNet
    • Calculator
  • External Shading
    • External Shading
    • Types of shading
    • DIY shading
    • Using vegetation for shade
    • Other factors impacting on heat gain
    • Advice for new home builds
  • Suppliers & Installers
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Heating and Cooling
    • Insulation
    • Appliances
    • Refrigerators and Freezers
    • Lighting
    • Pools
  • Sustainable Living House
    • Sustainable Living House
    • Energy and water saving measures at the house
    • How the house came about
    • Photo Gallery
  • New Homes
  • Territory GreenPower
  • Kids' Corner
    • OLSH visit to Sustainable Living House
    • World Environment Day 2011
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Tips of the Week

This page provides links to our weekly feature tips

Turn off the electric booster of the solar hot water system

Lighting

Reduce your Heating and Cooling Costs

Insulate your evaporative airconditioner for winter

Get rid of air gaps

Get a grip on your hot water system load

Check your fridge seal

Turn off your extra fridge

Replace downlights

Replace your electric hot water system with a solar

Reduce pool pump running time

Cool your house with shading

Use a ceiling fan instead of air conditioner

 Paint your roof white

Commercial and Business Tips

Reduce air conditioning costs

Soft drink vending machines

Commercial lighting

Hot Water Options for your Business

Free 30 Minute Solar Check up for your Business