Practical actions for NT households
The following is a list of simple and practical ways Territorians can do their part to tackle climate change.
- Wash clothes in cold water, you will generate less than a third of a kilogram of greenhouse gases per wash and save energy and it can reduce energy consumption by 50%.
- Avoid washing more loads than necessary – washing a full load or just a few socks generates almost the same amount of greenhouse gas.
- Swap to a water efficient shower head and use a shower timer.
- Make the switch to solar hot water. For more information on incentives to help you make the switch to solar hot water, click here.
- Install a rainwater tank.
- Consider hand washing your dishes, or using the eco-friendly setting on your dishwasher, and only turn it on when you have a full load. Dishwashers generate up to 500kg of greenhouse gas a year.
- When cooking, put lids on pots and simmer gently instead of boiling.
- Look at the energy efficiency star-rating label on electrical appliances. The more stars the appliance has, the more efficient it is. The star-ratings of appliances on sale in Australia are available at www.energyrating.gov.au.
- Retire the second fridge or freezer.
- Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.
- Choose energy saving globes – they use less power and last up to eight times longer.
- Use fans and open windows to stay cool.
- Choose a fuel efficient car. For tips on fuel efficient driving, click here.
- Walk or cycle, catch the bus or carpool with friends. To view maps of the cycling networks across the NT, click here. For public bus information, click here.
For more simple and practical ways to save money off your yearly power and water bill, click here.
To understand your household energy consumption, and arrange for an energy audit, click here.
For great ideas on how to save money and reduce your environmental impact, click here.