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Save Energy   Climate change is a serious global challenge for all of us. Around one third of our energy usage happens in homes, accounting for around 36% of greenhouse gas emissions [Sustainability Victoria].

By reducing your energy use at home, your actions can help make a positive impact on climate change. and you’ll save money too!

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Earth Smart (2008 Edition)
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Solar Garden Lighting Range - In Store Now
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Sustainability Home
  

Visit the Sustainability Home to find out how you can save energy and save water at home.

Click on the floorplan for FAQ's and Hints & Tips for every area.

From Kitchen to pool, compost bins to efficient lighting.

There are also suggestions for smart Bunnnings products to help you lead a greener life.

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There are many small changes you can make in the home to help save you energy and money. Click on a category below to view our range and hints and tips:

 

In the Home

Around the Home

Energy saving light bulbs

Garden solar lighting

Insulation sealing & vents

Shades & blinds

Portable lights & torches

Solar hot water systems

Water Saving Shower Heads  
 
Bunnings and Sustainability
 

We’re actively reducing our energy emissions in stores through the following initiatives:
Energy efficient lighting systems:

  • Since December 2007 e-tronic energy efficient lighting has now been installed in 12 Australian stores, with a further 27 planned for retrofitting before June 2009.
  • 60 warehouse stores have been fitted with a night-switching device for reduced energy consumption during night fill work.

Our carbon offset project with Landcare CarbonSMART has allowed us to offset 16,000 tonnes of our 2007/08 carbon emissions through planting of native revegetation on freehold land.

 

A research partnership with Western Australia’s Murdoch University Research Institute which has provided a detailed assessment of our energy use and identified potential future options for new building specifications and refits.

From January to June 2008 we purchased five per cent of our total Australian electricity needs from renewable energy sources.
As of June 2008 we have introduced 55 hybrid vehicles into our current fleet, making up 29 per cent of the total company fleet.

As always, we continue to focus on providing the latest information on products and projects to help customers save on their energy use and support sustainable living.

 
 Rebates
 

In some cases rebates may apply for the purchase and installation of various energy saving products.

As rebates vary by region it is best to check with your local energy provider or authority for details. Here are some links to websites that may help:

National
Federal Government, Department of Environment and Water Resources, Australian Greenhouse Offices
Australian Captital Territory
Office of Sustainability

New South Wales
New South Wales Government, Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability

Northern Territory
Power Water
Queensland
Queensland Government  
South Australia
Government of South Australia, Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
Tasmania
Department of Infrastructurr, Energy and Resources
Victoria
Sustainability Victoria

Western Australia
Government of Western Australia, Sustainable Energy Development Office

 

 

 
 
 

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