Publications are also available by phoning the Sustainable Energy Development
Office Energy Smart Line on 1300 658 158.
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| | | Cooking accounts for around 12% of the total energy used in a typical WA household. Good cooking practices, together with careful selection of appliances, can cut your energy bills significantly, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This brochure has information on the different types of cooktops and ovens available, the running costs of gas and electrical cooking appliances and energy saving tips around the kitchen. (PDF 203 KB) | | | • cooking_52.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Energy Efficient Housing |
May 2009 |
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| | | If you're about to build or renovate your home, this brochure provides information to help you make it as energy efficient as possible. Topics covered include building orientation, internal room layout, window placement, sizing and shading, insulation, building materials, draught proofing, ventilation and landscaping. (PDF 1MB) | | |
• Energy Efficient Housing.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Home Insulation |
May 2009 |
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| | | Insulation can make your home more comfortable by reducing the amount of warmth escaping in winter and heat entering in summer. This brochure contains information on how insulation works, types of insulation, how to compare between those types and general installation and safety tips. (PDF 625KB)
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• Insulation brochure.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Saving Energy in Hot Climates |
1-10-06 |
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| | | This brochures deals with energy efficient design and operation of houses located in hot climates. | | | • energy_saving_hot_climates_66.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Simple Ways to Save Energy |
May 2009 |
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Energy plays a vital role in our everyday lives. We use it for many purposes including keeping warm in winter and cool in summer, providing light to our homes, refrigerating and cooking our food and heating our water. This brochure contains simple tips to help you live energy smart - saving you money and helping to protect the environment. (PDF 1.7MB) |
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| | | • | The First Steps to Summer Cooling |
1-8-03 |
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| | | Staying cool during summer need not be a costly excercise requiring expensive air conditioning equipment. This brochure provides information on ways to significantly reduce heat entering your home and help keep it comfortably cool without the need for air conditioning. If you already have an air conditioner, you can reduce its operating hours, saving energy and money. (PDF 157 KB) | | | • summer_cooling_2pg_40.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Ways to Winter Warmth |
1-8-03 |
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| | | This brochure outlines a number of simple steps that can be taken to keep warm during winter, to reduce your heating bill and help protect the environment. Saving energy leads to less pollution and greenhouse gases, both at the power station and at home. (PDF 194 KB) | | | • winter_warmth_2pg_41.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Choosing a Heater |
May 2009 |
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| | | Keeping warm in winter need not be expensive or add to your home's environmental impact. This brochure aims to help identify domestic heating needs and to outline heating systems, their running costs and environmental performance. (PDF 706KB) | | |
• Choose a Heater.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Choosing a Hot Water System | 1-8-03 |
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| | | Carefully considering your hot water needs and choosing the most appropriate system for your household can significantly lower your energy bills and environmental impact. This brochure contains information to help you choose a new hot water system as well as install and run it for best efficiency. (PDF 259 KB) | | | • choose_hot_water_76.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Choosing an Air-Conditioner | 1-8-03 |
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| | | This brochure provides information on the two main types of air-conditioners available to householders - evaporative and refrigerative. It includes a general comparision of their running costs and also gives operating tips. (PDF 198 KB) | | |
• Choosing an Airconditioner (2003).pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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Smart use of lighting is one of the simplest ways you can reduce your household's energy consumption, saving money and the environment. This brochure provides details on the different lighting options available for your home and the savings possible by switching to compact fluorescents. It also provides a range of simple energy saving tips. (PDF 1.4MB) |
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• Lighting.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Reach for the Stars |
1-7-07 |
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| | | • | Solar Hot Water Systems |
1-2-07 |
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| | | Using the sun's energy to heat your water makes good sense. Solar water heaters that use an efficiently controlled booster can reduce hot water bills by around 75% in Perth and more in northern areas. This brochure provides information on how solar water heaters work, what systems are available, system size, tips for better performance and what government subsidies are available to help reduce purchase cost. (PDF 900 KB) | | | • choose_solar_hot_water_77.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| • | Tenancy Energy Smart Tips | 09-4-09 |
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A list of the Top Energy Saving Tips for the Energy Smart Office Tenancy, provided by Andrew Fairs at the CitySwitch Cafe Series event on 17th March 2009. The Top Energy Saving Tips include organisational, behavioural and simple technology tips to provide quick energy saving gains. |
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| • | Commercial Heating, Cooling and Ventilation | 26-8-02 |
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| | | It is estimated that heating, cooling and ventilation account for 70% of energy consumption and 63% of greenhouse gas emissions in commercial buildings in Australia. In a typical office they can account for 40% to 50% of energy bills. This brochure provides information on a range of topics to help reduce your energy bills and help save the environment, including types of heating, cooling and ventilation systems, purchasing new equipment, environmental factors and tips to help you save energy. (PDF 252 KB) | | | • comm_heat_27.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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01-9-04 |
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| | | Lighting is a major expense in most businesses, yet it offers some of the simplest ways to reduce energy consumption. In manufacturing, warehousing and industry, energy costs for lighting can be quite high and in offices, lighting costs often represent about 50% of energy bills. This brochure provides information to help you save money and the environment by making a few simple changes to your commercial lighting system. Some of the topics covered include lighting types, light fittings and lighting controls. Information is also provided to help you understand your lighting requirements, conduct a simple lighting audit and reduce your energy use. (PDF 193 KB) | | | • comm_light_26.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | Smart use of commercial refrigeration can provide significant savings for businesses. This brochure provides information to help reduce refrigeration costs as well as save the environment through reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Topics covered include strategies for reducing refrigeration energy use, understanding refrigeration, general purpose refrigerators and freezers, display and vending units, cool rooms and freezers, purchasing new systems and environmental and health considerations. (PDF 210 KB) | | | • comm_refrig_28.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | Around 10% of all industrial electrical consumption in Australia is used to produce compressed air. Many energy saving opportunities are simple and require minimal capital outlay. This brochure provides information to help you reduce the energy your business uses producing compressed air. Some of the topics covered include compressor types and applications, air pressure, system maximisation and appropriate use. Information is also provided to help you understand your compressed air requirements, optimise air volume with delivery pressure and reduce your energy use.
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1-8-04 |
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| | | Information on cutting your computer energy consumption. (PDF 132 KB) | | | • Energy savings computers_55.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | ENERGY STAR enabled office equipment can save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If all the compatible computers in Australia were ENERGY STAR enabled it would save companies and households more than $200 million in energy costs per year! As most electricity in Australia is made by carbon dioxide producing power stations this would reduce greenhouse gas emission by over 2 million tonnes per year - equivalent to taking 500,000 cars off the road. (PDF 379 KB) | | | • enstar_9.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | This guide is intended to help you buy and use environmentally friendly office equipment. (PDF 629 KB) | | | • office_10.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Hot Water Systems, Boilers, and Waste Heat Systems | 12-3-03 |
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| | | Providing hot water or steam is a significant cost for many businesses, however minor adjustments to these systems can improve efficiency and result in significant savings often for little expense. In many industrial processes, waste heat released to the atmosphere, can be captured and used in other processes thereby reducing your energy requirements for your business and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This brochure examines a suite of options for reducing your costs and environmental impacts by improving the performance of your hot water, boilers and waste heat systems. It also describes the key criteria you should look for when assessing the potential for recovering waste heat at your business. (PDF 150 KB)
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| | | • | Motors and Variable Speed Drives | 31-1-03 |
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| | | The electricity bill for electric motors in Australian Industry is approximately $3 billion per year. By taking a whole of system approach to your motors and motor systems you could reduce energy use by 25% to 40%. This brochure provides information to help you reduce the energy consumption of your motors and motor systems. The topics covered include motor types and efficiencies, the effects of motor oversizing, variable speed drive applications including a worked example of potential savings and description of other motor control options. | | | • Motors and Speed_47.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Working Energy Smart Office Accommodation | 9-12-05 |
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| | | Small changes in our behaviour at work can lead to a significant energy and cost savings. By reducing energy use you also help protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (PDF 209 KB) | | | • energy_savings_office_2005_68.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Remote Area Power Supply User Guide and Maintenance Advice | 12-2-02 |
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| | | This is a general guide to give an overview of maintaining typical remote area power supply (RAPS) systems and their components. For owners of existing RAPS systems, please refer firstly to the User Manual provided by your system supplier. (PDF 361 KB) | | | • rapsuser_11.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Renewable Energy Based Remote Area Power Systems | 12-2-02 |
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| | | This brochure is intended to provide householders with a broad understanding of renewable energy based remote area power supply (RAPS) systems and their suitability for different households. (PDF 1.2 MB) | | | • reraps_12.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Assessment of Status of Development of Standards and Training for Renewable Energy in Australia | 1-6-01 |
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| | | This report was produced by the former Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE), now known as the Research Institue for Sustainable Energy (RISE), on behalf of ANZMEC's Energy Management Task Force. (Executive Summary - PDF 41 KB, Full Report - PDF 302 KB) | | | • ACRE Report - Executive Summary_13.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) | | | • ACRE Report - Full Report_23.pdf (left-click to view; right-click and Save Target to save) |
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| | | • | Particular Element Testing of AccuRate | 13-5-04 |
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| | | • | Study of Tidal Energy Technologies for Derby | 14-3-02 |
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| | | • | The Australian Sustainable Energy Survey 2002 | 11-6-03 |
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| | | The Australian Sustainable Energy Survey 2002 - find out about your industry! Did you know that the Australian Sustainable Energy Industry
- Is growing at approximately 16% per annum
- Employs 17,000 fulltime people
- Exported $355 million of goods and services in 2001/2, and made an economic impact of $6.8 and $9.6 billion dollars in 2001/2.
This report aims to quantify the economic contribution of the sustainable energy industry within Australia. It is based on a survey of hundreds of companies throughout Australia involved primarily in energy efficiency and renewable energy related activities.
Read more on Western Australia's results.
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| | | • | Fact sheets on key elements of making an energy efficient home | 29-9-06 |
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