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Living Greener is now on Twitter

13 Dec 2011

Follow @Living_Greener and re-tweet if you're interested in practical advice to help you save energy and money.

New home entertainment and technology guide on LivingGreener

02 Dec 2011

Find out how you can reduce your energy bills across all your home gadgetry with our new home entertainment and technology guide.

It's National Recycling Week - see what you can do

07 Nov 2011

It’s National Recycling Week - a great time to reduce, re-use and recycle. Clear out your cupboards and join the Big Aussie Swap to get some new things.

Get inspired with the new LivingGreener guide to spring

02 Nov 2011

Our new Spring into living greener guide will help you ensure your appliances are in top working order and to prepare your house and garden for the hot summer months ahead.

Gear up for ride to work day – Wednesday 12 October 2011

05 Oct 2011

Register now to ride to work on Wednesday 12 October and join thousands of Australian cyclists for a free breakfast on the morning. LivingGreener can help you get on your bike.

Changes to the Victorian Electricity Feed-in Scheme

14 Sep 2011

The Victorian Feed-in Tariff scheme is changing. From 1 October 2011, the 60 cents per kWh feed-in tariff rate will be replaced with a 25 cents per kWh rate for new customers. To be considered for the higher rate, new applicants must complete the application process by 30 September 2011.

Save money with the new LivingGreener energy guide

09 Sep 2011

The LivingGreener website now has the how-to guide for reducing your energy bills for saving money without compromising on comfort.

Changes to the SA Electricity Feed-in Scheme

30 Aug 2011

The South Australian Solar Feed-In Scheme is changing. From 1 October 2011, the 44 cents per kWh feed-in tariff rate will be replaced with a rate of 16 cents per kWh for new customers.

Living Victoria Water Rebate Program

26 Aug 2011

The new Living Victoria Water Rebate Program replaces the Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme. The rebate program assists Victorian households with the costs of purchasing water and energy saving products.

Reduce your energy bills – sign up for CSIRO’s home energy study

18 Aug 2011

Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane households can reduce their energy bills by volunteering for the CSIRO home energy study by 5 September 2011.

Vic electric heater replacement program

16 Aug 2011

Victorian Concession Card holders may be eligible for a $700 discount under the Gas Heater Discount program to replace their electric heater with a new high efficiency gas space heater.

WA Electricity Feed-in tariff closed

04 Aug 2011

The Western Australian Feed-in Tariff scheme was suspended on 1 August 2011. Applications received or postmarked before 1 August 2011 will be accepted. Existing customers will not be affected by the closure of the scheme.

NSW Home Saver Rebates program closed

18 Jul 2011

The NSW Home Saver Rebates program closed on 30 June 2011. Householders who may still be eligible have until Friday 30 September 2011 to lodge their application.

ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff scheme closed

14 Jul 2011

The ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff scheme has closed as of midnight 13 July 2011. Householders who may qualify under the previous Scheme (closed on 31 May 2011) have until Friday 29 July 2011 to lodge their application.

Save money and be warmer with the LivingGreener winter guide

13 Jul 2011

The Top tips for living greener this winter can make a difference to how much winter's bite hurts your wallet. This guide includes 10 free things you can do now, 5 cost-effective home improvements and 5 longer term investments to consider.

ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff scheme reopens

13 Jul 2011

The ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff scheme has reopened for new applicants from 11 July 2011. Applicants who retained eligibility under the previous scheme (which closed on 31 May 2011) have until Friday 29 July to lodge their application for the higher feed-in tariff rate.

WA Electricity Feed-in tariff to change from 1 July 2011

17 Jun 2011

WA Electricity Feed-in tariff to change from 1 July 2011

ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff scheme closed

01 Jun 2011

The ACT Electricity Feed-in Tariff scheme closed at midnight on 31 May 2011. Systems where a contract was entered into and a deposit paid before midnight 31 May 2011 may still be eligible.

National Rainwater and Greywater rebate program closed

11 May 2011

The National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative program closed on 10 May 2011. Systems purchased on or before 10 May 2011 may still be eligible for a rebate and applications for these close on 10 November 2011.

Solar Credits changes announced

10 May 2011

The Solar Credits component of Renewable power incentives will change from 1 July 2011 - reducing to a factor of 3 times for the first 1.5kW of capacity.