Can you believe it? Attendees at the upcoming Electrify Boroondara could probably save a total of $100,000 per annum if they used the Victorian Energy Compare website In December 2023 the ACCC published a report into the National Electricity market. The ACCC sampled over 5 million customers in NSW, Victoria, SE Queensland and South Australia. […]
David Coote has developed the questionnaire below after working for some time with residential clients electrifying their houses. Answering these questions can help people focus on what they want from their house energy systems. Considering the following questions before contacting a home energy/comfort assessor or energy advisor may help achieve a positive outcome.
Lighter Footprints supports the proposed minimum standards for Rental Properties and Rooming Houses and encourages the State Government to help low-income home owners to improve the thermal efficiency of their homes. Lighter Footprints also encourages the State Government to talk to the Federal Government about linking tax incentives for landlords to the condition of rental […]
Sep 23 – Federal submission on Residential Electrification to the Senate Economics Reference Committee Key messages There is no time to waste. Don’t let perfection be the enemy of progress. Residential electrification / efficiency can be accelerated by action at Federal, State, Local Governments and community groups.
May 23 – Submission to the Federal Department of Infrastructure, transport and vehicle Key messages FES needs to be applied to all new vehicles, with light vehicles (GVM of 3.5t and lower – MA, NA, MC) ASAP and trucks, buses, and heavier vehicles to follow, FES should be the mechanism of the initial transition, ahead of bringing […]
Oct 22 – Submission to the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the proposed National Electric Vehicle Strategy Key messages Support strict, monitored and enforced fuel efficiency standards, see the need for coordination between state and federal governments.
Make Solar Easy with Peter Mercouriou: MCPH Solar Program Presentation Slideset
Submission on Victoria’s Gas Substitution Roadmap
Planning your switch from gas to electricity An electric heat pump hot water system will deliver hot water cleanly and efficiently Reverse-cycle air conditioners provide efficient heating & cooling Induction cooking is fast, responsive, efficient and healthy Closing your gas account will save hundreds of dollars per year in service charges. All electric homes with […]
This Wednesday, 27 November 2019, don’t miss industry legends Dylan McConnell and Ric Brazzale will take on the very hot issue of keeping the lights on this summer. Come to the Marwal Centre this Wednesday 27th, 7 for 7.30, to listen to Dylan McConnell (research fellow at the prestigious German and Australian Climate Energy College) […]
This booklet contains submissions that Lighter Footprints has made to reviews and inquiries by Governments at the Federal, State and local levels from July 2018 to July 2019.
Lighter Footprints welcomes the opportunity to comment on the City of Boroondara’s Proposed Budget for 2019-20 which gives insights into the priorities and operations of our Council. We see the invitation as a significant contribution to democracy in local government.
Submission on the Draft Design Consultation Paper: The National Energy Guarantee that the Energy Security Board released on 15 February 2018. The Consultation Paper is designed to gather feedback that will used in preparing a draft, high level design paper for distribution to all energy ministers in mid April.
Lighter Footprints welcomes the opportunity to comment on the City of Boroondara’s draft revised Council Plan for 2017-21 and proposed Budget for 2018-19. These two documents together with other strategic, planning and action documents give important insights into the priorities and operations of our Council. We see the invitation for the community to have their […]