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Other OrganisationsState GovernmentDEUS (Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability) The Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS) was formed on 1 January. We promote the sustainable, safe, reliable and affordable supply and use of energy and urban water in NSW. SEAV (Sustainable Energy Authority of Victoria) Energy Smart Housing Manual The SEAV Energy Smart Housing Manual will enable builders, designers and home owners to maximise the energy saving potential of any property or house design. Through sensible design, energy costs are lowered, comfort is maximised, non-renewable resources are conserved and greenhouse emissions are reduced. The Manual addresses recent trends and developments such as increased site densities, smaller lots, dual occupancy and multiple dwellings. It also includes a range of case studies of homes achieving 4 and 5 star ratings to illustrate many of the points made. ACT Planning and Land Authority Environment ACT Environment ACT is the ACT Government's environment and cultural heritage management agency. Explore the Environment ACT site to find out how to enjoy, protect, celebrate and care for the Territory's natural and cultural environment. ACT No Waste Find information on how to become a No Waste household in the ACT. Federal Government Australian Greenhouse Office The Australian Greenhouse Office has a range of intiatives to assist communities and households to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. CSIRO Standards Australia Appliance Energy Ratings Australia's leading guide to choosing an energy-efficient appliance; a joint initiative of Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies
The Environment Centre is a good place to start if you want to find out about waste minimisation, water conservation and other ways to help reduce your impact on the environment. Environment ACT Environment ACT is the ACT Government's environment and cultural heritage management agency. Explore the Environment ACT site to find out how to enjoy, protect, celebrate and care for the Territory's natural and cultural environment. Royal Australian Institute of Architects The Australian Directory of Architects and Building Designers is the most extensive database of designers Australia-wide. You can search by name, location, suburb, areas of expertise and project types. Master Builders Association of the ACT The Master Builders Association of the ACT is an industry association which represents all sectors of the local housing and construction industry. Since 1995, it has accumulated a vast wealth of knowledge which MBA ACT uses to help support, promote and develop its members, the building industry and local community. The MBA ACT also runs the Canberra Building Information Centre (CBIC), located at 241 Northbourne Ave. Lyneham (email: cbic@mba.org.au) ActewAGL ACT retailer of electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services Solar House Day For the last four years ANZSES has organised and coordinated a
unique community event to promote sustainability and energy efficiency
in building throughout Australia and New Zealand. This major community
event used to be called “Solar House Day”. It has recently
been renamed Sustainable House Day – SHD in recognition of the
broader areas of sustainable residential living that are often
demonstrated, e.g. water saving and reuse, recycled material, other
renewable energy features… Housing Industry Association Building Design Association of Australia Canberra Connect Canberra Connect is the electronic gateway to ACT government information and services. The site features links to a wide range of services, including environment and heritage, land planning and city utilities. Local Architects & Designers Local architects and designers specialising in energy efficient house design Bevanda Architecture Nigel Coates Design Assist Environmental Building Solutions Ross Feller Green House Design and Build Grounds and Griffiths Architecture Paul Hanley Anna Pender Allan Spira Strine Design Sun Conscious Design TT Architecture Laurie Virr Russell Wombey Archicentre Energy Partners TT Architecture
If you are an environmental designer located in the ACT or surrounding region and would like to be included on this list, please contact the Home Energy Advice Team at info@heat.net.au or phone (02) 6260 6165 |
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