As Western Australia moves toward cleaner, healthier and more resilient ways of living, Stockland’s Wildflower Estate in Piara Waters (City of Armadale) is one of the state’s most innovative examples
Late last year, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced further investment through the federal Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) — a national initiative designed to make solar, batteries and
As the weather warms up, many of us start thinking about how to keep our homes cool and comfortable — without sending our energy bills soaring. Summer in Western Australia
Source: Department of Water – Water sensitive urban design Water-sensitive biofilter garden designs help to to reduce water use and filter out pollutants, reduce the urban heat island effect and also
Image: Ros, a volunteer at EnviroHouse with the three compost systems available which residents in Switch Your Thinking Councils get discounts on. Composting at home is a fantastic way to
We all know how much nicer it is to stand under a tree on a hot day compared to standing in the sun. We gravitate towards streetscapes that are greener
Perth is in the grips of a building boom! The last thing you want after building your dream home is to move in and your house is too hot or too cold and you get an enormous power bill. Here are some simple no (or low) cost tips that can be applied to any new home to reduce your energy use.
Switch your thinking has partnered with WA Startup ClimateClever to support their community in taking action on climate change, while also helping to reduce household and school utility bills and increase affordability.
A guest post by Energy Policy WA
Have you given an eco lifestyle a go but given up because you keep forgetting your reusable bags/ cups/cutlery/plates?