Stay Cool and Cut Costs: Summer Energy Saving Tips for Your Home
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
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Community Heat Pump Bulk Buy Project – Information Session
WHEN: Saturday 6 December 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm WHERE: Henderson Environmental Centre COST: Free REGISTER HERE Is your hot water system near the end of its life?
The many benefits of urban greening
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
No (or low) cost home building tips that will help keep your new home comfortable all year round.
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.
Be ClimateClever
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.
Making the most of our solar energy (even if you don’t have solar panels!)
A guest post by Energy Policy WA
Why it’s hard to change habits and what you can do about it.
Have you given an eco lifestyle a go but given up because you keep forgetting your reusable bags/ cups/cutlery/plates?
How does your choice of roof colour affect the temperature and comfort in and around your home?
Dark coloured roofs are, in general, absorbing more heat energy than light coloured roofs.
But how much of this heat travels through your roof into your home?
Five things you need to know about solar battery storage
We’re all excited about the rise of solar battery storage. Make sure you know your facts!