How to save money and cool global warming
Energy efficiency is the key to saving money and reducing our greenhouse impact. 98 per cent of Australia's electricity is sourced from burning fossil fuels, mostly brown coal and natural gas, which are major sources of air pollution and greenhouse gases.
So the less we all use, the less pollution, and the less we have to pay in bills.
Bayside works for climate protection
Bayside City Council is currently taking part in part in the Cities for Climate Protection Program, joining hundreds of councils around the world taking action on global warming. Under the program council is:
- Developing an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions for the municipality
- Forecasting possible future greenhouse gases up to 2010
- Developing a greenhouse gas reduction target and strategy
- Re-inventory and review.
Cities for Climate Protection represents many opportunities for economic growth and social improvement that are associated with investing in energy efficiency.
Cutting our greenhouse gas emissions is a step towards becoming a sustainable community. It involves reducing waste, choosing renewable energy, improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions doesn't mean doing without, it means being smarter. Improving energy efficiency can save the council thousands of dollars per year in energy bills.
Energy efficiency tips
Climate change as a result of global warming is one of the major challenges facing the world in the 21st century.
The biggest single cause of climate change are the greenhouse gases produced as a result of everyday human activity. The good news is there are a number of ways that we can all reduce our personal greenhouse gas emissions, and save a lot of money in the process.
Find out how you can help provide:
Further information
Visit these sites for more information on eco-efficiency:
16-Oct-2008