Released 18/10/2016
With summer just around the corner, Canberrans are invited to attend free Actsmart workshops to learn how they can save money and help the environment at the same time, Senior Manager, Sustainability Programs, Ros Malouf, said today.
Three free home energy advice workshops will be held across Canberra in the next two weeks.
“I encourage Canberra residents to take advantage of these free Actsmart workshops which have been designed to show residents how to stay cool, save money and reduce their carbon footprint on the environment,” Ms Malouf said.
“There’s a variety of simple tips for keeping your house cool during summer.”
Want to cool your house on a budget?
Making your home cool and comfortable generally comes at a cost, but it doesn’t have to. At the Cooling on a budget workshop you will learn different techniques to keep your house cooled efficiently, therefore minimising the impact on your energy bills.
Beyond 6 stars” helps you discover building and design fundamentals to achieve long term savings from your new home. Learn about building regulations, star ratings, floor plan issues, window size and selection
Want to install solar panels but not sure about the process?
The Understanding Solar Workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about both solar hot water and solar photovoltaic systems. At its conclusion you should be able to make a more informed decision on the best option for your home.
What is the star rating system and how can you reduce household energy use?
The Introduction to Energy Efficiency Workshop will help you understand how saving energy in the home can be done through a mixture of behaviour change and increasing the efficiency of your house and household appliances.
The workshops are free but bookings are essential. To book your spot for any of these workshops visit www.actsmart.act.gov.au/news-events.
Dates and locations for the October workshops are listed below. Further workshops are being held throughout November.
Workshop | Date and Location
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Introduction to energy efficiency | 6 pm to 8 pm, 19 October 2016 Tuggeranong Library, Cowlishaw Street |
Understanding solar | 6 pm – 8 pm, Tuesday 25 October 2016 Canberra Environment Centre – Call 6248 0885 to make a booking. |
Cooling on a budget | 6 pm – 8 pm, Thursday 27 October 2016 Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank |
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