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WA H20 Assist program

17 May 2013

The H₂O Assist program helps Water Corporation residential and business customers in the Perth metropolitan area (including Mandurah) to reduce their water use by providing a range of water-efficient products that are delivered and installed for a fixed price.

WA Showerhead Swap

07 May 2013

The WA Showerhead Swap program closed on 30 April 2013.

ACT Home Enegy Advice Team program closes

17 Apr 2013

The ACT Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT) audit and advisory service program closes on 20 April 2013, and Home Energy Audits are no longer available through this program.

New outdoor living pages added to Living Greener

07 Mar 2013

We've added six new pages about energy-efficient outdoor living.

QLD Energex PeakSmart Air-conditioning

13 Sep 2012

The Energex PeakSmart Air-conditioning Project provides South East Queensland households with incentives of up to $750 in EFTPOS gift cards to purchase and install PeakSmart-compatible air-conditioner/s.

WA Horizon Power Renewable Energy Buyback Offer

13 Sep 2012

The Horizon Power Renewable Energy Buyback Offer can reward Western Australian households, small businesses, community organisations and schools that install a solar (photovoltaic – PV), wind turbine or hydro renewable energy generation system by paying them for the excess electricity they generate.

Canberra transport iconic photo event - volunteers needed

04 Sep 2012

On Sunday 9 September 2012 volunteers are needed to help recreate an iconic and world-renowned transport photograph that demonstrates the advantages of travel by bus and bicycle in congested cities.

WA Showerhead Swap

16 Aug 2012

The Showerhead Swap is free for households in the Perth metropolitan area. You can swap your old inefficient showerheads for brand new 3 star water-efficient showerheads. The water-efficient showerheads are free and can help you save water, energy and money.

ACT IrrigationSmart Service

17 Jul 2012

The ACT IrrigationSmart Service is free for ACT households. An irrigation specialist visits your home and assesses the condition and effectiveness of your automated irrigation system and provides advice about how to operate the system effectively. There’s also a $100 rebate to help improve your irrigation system.

NSW Save Power Retailer Program

27 Jun 2012

The Save Power Retailer Program makes it easier for all New South Wales households to save on energy and water bills by making informed choices when buying new appliances and products.

Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme changes

26 Jun 2012

The Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme is changing. From 10 July 2012, the 44 cents per kWh feed-in tariff rate will be replaced with an 8 cents per kWh rate for new customers. To be considered for the higher rate, new applicants must lodge a correctly completed application with their electricity distributor before midnight on 9 July 2012.

QLD Solar Hot Water Rebate program closed

25 Jun 2012

The QLD Solar Hot Water Rebate closed on 22 June 2012. Householders may still be eligible if the system was purchased or had a deposit paid by close of business on 22 June 2012, and is installed no later than 27 July 2012. Correctly completed applications must be received no later than close of business on 28 September 2012

VIC Smarter Choice Retail Program

25 Jun 2012

The Smarter Choice Retail Program makes it easier for all Victorian households to save on energy and water bills by making informed choices when buying new appliances and products.

World Environment Day 2012

05 Jun 2012

To celebrate the United Nation’s World Environment Day, LivingGreener has collected some of our favourite ideas from around the site on ways you can get involved.

QLD ClimateSmart Home Service closed

30 Apr 2012

The Queensland ClimateSmart Home Service has ceased taking bookings from midnight 26 April 2012.

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme–Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS) closes 30 June 2012

28 Feb 2012

The Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme–Solar Hot Water Rebate (REBS) will close on 30 June 2012. To be eligible for the rebate, systems must be installed, ordered (and a deposit paid) or purchased on or before 28 February 2012. Applications lodged up to 30 June 2012 will continue to be processed, applications received after 30 June 2012, will not be eligible.

Living Greener is now on Twitter

13 Dec 2011

Follow @Living_Greener and re-tweet if you're interested in practical advice to help you save energy and money.

New home entertainment and technology guide on LivingGreener

02 Dec 2011

Find out how you can reduce your energy bills across all your home gadgetry with our new home entertainment and technology guide.

It's National Recycling Week - see what you can do

07 Nov 2011

It’s National Recycling Week - a great time to reduce, re-use and recycle. Clear out your cupboards and join the Big Aussie Swap to get some new things.

Get inspired with the new LivingGreener guide to spring

02 Nov 2011

Our new Spring into living greener guide will help you ensure your appliances are in top working order and to prepare your house and garden for the hot summer months ahead.