NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water

NSW Government is pleased to announce our third year as a major sponsor of Earth Hour Australia.

This year the Earth Hour message is to make sustainability a part of our lives all year round. To help achieve this, households, businesses, schools and community groups throughout NSW can take advantage of ongoing programs to save on bills and help the environment.

Cash back to green your home
Rebates are available under the $170 million NSW Home Saver Rebates to make your home more water and energy efficient and reduce carbon pollution.

In you live in NSW you can get:
•    $300 for a climate-friendly hot water system
•    up to $1500 for a rainwater tank
•    $150 for a 5 star water efficient washing machine
•    $200 for a 4 star dual flush toilet
•    $150 for a hot water circulator unit, and
•    $35 to get rid of your second fridge.

Visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates or phone the Environment Line on 1300 361 967 for application forms and terms and conditions.

Big savings for business
Expert assistance is available to help small, medium and larger businesses improve environmental performance and profitability.

The Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program provides personalised energy assessments, tailored action plans and rebates of up to $5,000 for businesses that spend up to about $20,000 a year on electricity, or employ around 10 people.

The Sustainability Advantage Program provides tailored support to help medium-to-large businesses understand sustainability and improve environmental performance

The Sustainability Advantage Energy Saver offers 50 to 80 per cent subsidies for an energy audit and technical support to implement effective and practical power and money-saving projects.

Become a Sustainable School
Sustainable Schools NSW offers schools a range of resources to help plan and implement sustainability initiatives and deliver environmental education activities. Visit www.sustainableschools.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Save power every hour
The Save Power campaign shows households, business and public facilities the simple actions that can be taken to save power, reduce carbon pollution and save money on power bills. Visit Save Power to find out how you can save power every hour of the day and make a Power Pledge to lower the number of black balloons you produce.