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Residential

What can you do as on Residential level?

  • Priority (low, med, high)

    Med

  • Estimated cost (low, med, high)

    Low
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  • Install solar PV and batteries on all available sites, including residential building rooftops and other structures, and ground mount solar PV on appropriate land.
  • Form or join a community group to investigate opportunities/ decide on revenue mechanisms for community energy.
  • Plan for the replacement of inefficient appliances (heating and cooling).
  • Aim for net zero energy when designing and building a new home.
  • Allow for maximum tree retention and consider green infrastructure when building a new home.
  • Future proof your home for electric vehicle charging.
  • Research electric and other low emission vehicle benefits, location of charging infrastructure and government and other incentives.
  • Consider purchasing an electric vehicle.