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The Australian government-run science agency CSIRO has launched a handbook outlining how households can cut their energy output in half by making simple changes.
Dr John Wright, Director of the Energy Transformed Flagship. Credit: CSIRO.
The handbook, “The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook – How to Save Energy, Save Money and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint” was co-authored by CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship’s Dr John Wright, Dr Peter Osman and Peta Ashworth in response to people’s request for more information on how they could cut their own household emissions.
“When it comes to tackling climate change, people often ask, ‘What can I do?’,” said co-author Dr John Wright.
“As the book explains, there are lots of things that we, as individuals, can do to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions at home.”
Dr Wright said it was not only important to save energy for the sake of the climate but also that rising energy prices demand household efficiencies.
“There has never been a more important time to save energy. Not only is it becoming more vital to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, but the pressure on energy prices will be putting an increasing strain on households across the country.”
“Just how much energy and money a person can save depends on their current energy use and the number and types of changes they can make. It’s up to them.”
“Even better, the book shows people how it’s possible to cut their energy use without too much impact on their lifestyles,” Dr Wright said.Individual’ action required
The handbook was launched by Australia’s Innovation Minister Kim Carr who said any climate change solution needed household input.
“Climate change requires a global solution, but that solution will require action from every individual,” Senator Carr said.
“Australians have a pretty good idea why we need to cut back on our greenhouse emissions. This book tells them how.”
The CSIRO’s Energy Transformed flagship is one of a number of initiatives run by the government-owned science and research agency which look to integrate, focus and direct national scientific resources. The flagship projects range from topics such as minerals, water and health to research on climate change.
The flagship programs look to initiate research cooperation between universities, CSIRO and other research agencies.
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