So how much power does my electric hot water system actually use? You may not realise it, but your hot water is a significant component of your homes total energy usage. I didn't know just... read more

I woke on Sunday morning and caught the twitter feed and read the news. Kinglake devastated by bushfires, 26 dead, 6 in one vehicle.   Over the coming days these were to grow to over 175,... read more

When I was a boy, summers were filled with hot days.  There wasn't such thing as an air conditioner, and, life was a lot simpler and we had other ways to beat the heat, that... read more

Considering that the cheapest energy is that not used in the first place, we need to stop dodging the issue with excuses.   This article was written by Adam Shake who originally posted on his... read more

This summer my wife and I have traded down from Air Conditioning to the old skool Fan, and we are liking it.  A couple of reasons for this: AC saps a sheet load of energy,... read more

DARMSTADT, Germany — From the outside, there is nothing unusual about the stylish new gray and orange row houses in the Kranichstein District, with wreaths on the doors and Christmas lights twinkling through a freezing... read more

  The Victorian government has recently introduced Target 155 – lets all use less than 155 litres of water per person per day in an effort to start saving what little water we have in... read more

Peter Ker and Paul Austin November 25, 2008 THE Victorian Government will expand its war on over-consumption in Melbourne households with an attack on water, electricity and garbage that will begin within months. The attack... read more

Origin Energry has a great website tool that can help you discover how much electricity and gas you use to power your appiliances in the home and how you can to plan a reduction in... read more

Written by Ecoist; September 29th, 2008 Image via tomsaint11 You’ve tricked out your car and you’re an expert hypermiler. You know where to find the freshest, cheapest local food. You’ve greened your consumption habits and... read more