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                    Saving energy at home

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                    Reducing energy consumption can save both money and your environmental impact.

                    Solar power

                    Installing solar panels lowers electricity bills and reduces reliance on the carbon-intensive electricity grid. Depending on your type of residence, a solar investment can also save you money.​

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                    Apartment buildings present particular challenges when installing solar. See Sustainable apartments for more information on rebates and resources available to support installing solar on your common roof.

                    Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program​​

                    The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program helps Victorians cut power bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

                    Since 2009, the program ha​s supported over 2 million households to upgrade their appliances and equipment. Products include lighting, space heating and cooling, water heating, and draft sealing.

                    See Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU)​​ for more details.​​

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