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                    Energy efficiency

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                    Energy used to power events typically comes from one or more of electricity, gas, and generator diesel/biodiesel. Most of the world still sources its energy from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a major contributor to global warming.

                    ​​Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Non-renewable energy sources will run out at some point.

                    Did you know?

                    In 2016, renewable energy provided about 16 percent of Victoria’s electricity. Other Australian states are far ahead. For example, in the same year renewable energy provided about 48 percent of South Australia’s electricity. (Source: Environment Victoria)

                    There are an increasing number of energy retailers specialising in renewable energy. They also have tools to help you track and reduce your energy consumption. Check out the Green Electricity Guide.

                    It is important that we all take simple steps to reduce our energy use where we can and shift away from fossil fuels.

                    Infographic depicting five tips for energy efficient events. See 'Top five tips' below for full details.

                    Top five tips

                    1. Switch off appliances when not in use.
                    2. Set your thermostat to between 24 and 26 degrees for cooling in summer and between 18 and 20 degrees for heating in winter, and minimise temperature leakages via good draught seals and insulation.
                    3. Choose energy efficient appliances when purchasing or leasing new equipment and appliances (anything that uses energy!).
                    4. Use modern, fuel saving generators and monitor use to reduce running time.
                    5. Run your event on renewables.

                    You could also:

                    1. Minimise temperature leakages via good draught seals, insulation and keeping your doors closed. 
                    2. Make your event carbon neutral. Check out our Carbon neutral guide.

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                    Sustainable events: Energy efficiency tips

                    Planning template

                    To help you plan for your event's energy efficiency, we’ve created a template:

                    Sustainable events: Energy efficiency planning template

                    More information

                    Further reading and resources on energy efficiency:

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