Energy efficient and water reduction programs on households in Australia

Ge, J; Ding, GK

Energy efficient and water reduction programs on households in Australia

Ge, J

Ding, GK

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Publisher:: Architecture and Building Research Institute, Ministgry of the Interior
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: 2009 Conference on Green Building: Towards Eco-City, 2009, pp. 56 - 66
Issue Date:: 2009-01

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dc.contributor.author	Ge, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2252-7829	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ding, GK https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2697-9395	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Cheng, YL	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Lao, LM	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Liao, WJ	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Yen, TC	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Yu, PM	en_US
dc.date	2009-10-11	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	2009 Conference on Green Building: Towards Eco-City, 2009, pp. 56 - 66	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-986-02-0114-7	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/12038
dc.description.abstract	In 2009, the Australian government has formulated strategies to provide $3.9 billion Energy Efficient Home Package for cutting energy waster and $12.9 billion Water for the Future plan for reducing the use of drinking water, aim of tackling climate change and reducing green house emission. Under the strategies, there are incentive schemes for households of the existing homes, which include a) rebates of up to $500 for installing a new rainwater tank or a permanent grey water treatment system; b) offers of up to $1,600 ceiling insulation or installation of solar hot water system or an assistance of up to $1,000 installing insulation in private rental properties; c) cash rebates of up to $8,000 for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes; and d) providing detailed, quality household sustainability assessments and green renovations packs to Australian households as well as access to low interest Green Loans of up to $10,000 each to make existing homes more energy and water efficient. This paper studies whether the incentive schemes motivate households and how much attraction of the schemes for households. The paper starts to review government policies for home energy efficient and water reduction programs in Australia and compare schemes provided by other countries. Case studies on incomes and expenses for a standard family, costs and benefits, as well as elements impact on households of taking the government incentive schemes are examined. The paper comments on the current incentive programs provided by the government and argue that education on attitude toward saving electricity and water should be one of the important parts of the programs.	en_US
dc.publisher	Architecture and Building Research Institute, Ministgry of the Interior	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	2009 Conference on Green Building: Towards Eco-City	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Conference on Green Building: Towards Eco-City	en_US
dc.title	Energy efficient and water reduction programs on households in Australia	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
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Abstract:

In 2009, the Australian government has formulated strategies to provide $3.9 billion Energy Efficient Home Package for cutting energy waster and $12.9 billion Water for the Future plan for reducing the use of drinking water, aim of tackling climate change and reducing green house emission. Under the strategies, there are incentive schemes for households of the existing homes, which include a) rebates of up to $500 for installing a new rainwater tank or a permanent grey water treatment system; b) offers of up to $1,600 ceiling insulation or installation of solar hot water system or an assistance of up to $1,000 installing insulation in private rental properties; c) cash rebates of up to $8,000 for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes; and d) providing detailed, quality household sustainability assessments and green renovations packs to Australian households as well as access to low interest Green Loans of up to $10,000 each to make existing homes more energy and water efficient. This paper studies whether the incentive schemes motivate households and how much attraction of the schemes for households. The paper starts to review government policies for home energy efficient and water reduction programs in Australia and compare schemes provided by other countries. Case studies on incomes and expenses for a standard family, costs and benefits, as well as elements impact on households of taking the government incentive schemes are examined. The paper comments on the current incentive programs provided by the government and argue that education on attitude toward saving electricity and water should be one of the important parts of the programs.

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