Smart Living

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Reates Rebates Rebates Workshop Presentation

Smart Living Newsletter: December 2012

Smart Living Newsletter: February 2013

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Smart Living Neighbourhoods Project

Smart Living Workshops

The “Smart Living Workshop Series” has been developed to assist Warrnambool residents to reduce their environmental footprint, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary costs as a result of unsustainable living. The objects of the workshop series are to:

Reduce household energy use.
Reduce waste going to landfill.
Reduce water use.
Reduce household greenhouse gas emissions.
Reduce barriers to community uptake of retrofitting technology and financial assistance in the form of rebates for households.
Build community capacity and knowledge on sustainable living.
Assist the community to prepare for a carbon constrained future.

Using a combination of theory and hands on education the “Smart Living Workshop Series” will enable participants to build knowledge and practical skills to implementing sustainable actions in the home.

Workshop	Date	Topics
Rebates rebates rebates	Thursday 17 February	Information was provided about government rebates to help reduce your environmental footprint, the best rebate for you and how to apply.
Solar Hot Water Workshop	Tuesday 12 April	Learn about the benefits of solar hot water, different technologies, efficiencies, pay back periods and much more.
Save Energy, Money and the Environment	Thursday 26 May	This theoretical and practical workshop will explain the principles of staying warm in winter and show how to install low cost options to save energy, costs and greenhouse gases.
Building an Energy Efficient Home	Wednesday 21 September	Find out how to choose the right block, build a sustainable home and generally save running costs and the environment.
Sustainable Gardening – Dirty Weekend (venue to be confirmed)	October – To be confirmed	Learn about how to garden organically, save water, pest plant control, how to compost and what grows well in Warrnambool.
Sustainable Transport (venue to be confirmed)	October – To be confirmed	Learn how to maintain your bike, choose the best green car and general information about sustainable transport choices.

Workshop Registrations

All Smart Living Workshops are free and held at 7.30pm at the Archie Graham Centre – Dinning Room, Timor Street on the above dates. Registrations are essential and will be taken two weeks prior to the event.

Please register by contacting James on:

Phone: (03) 5559 4847
Email: jhabel@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Post: Smart Living Workshops, PO Box 198 Warrnambool 3280