Household

Reducing household emissions
The Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd (MEFL) is working to reduce greenhouse emissions within our local community.

Every household can make a significant and positive contribution to reducing greenhouse... it's just that we don't always know how.

In 2001, energy used by the Moreland community led to 1,837,895 tonnes of greenhouse gases being emitted - which is equivalent to around ten tonnes per person. This is estimated to grow unless we take action to change energy usage in our homes.

If every Moreland household reduced their energy use by 15% it would prevent around 90,000 tonnes of greenhouse pollution from entering the atmosphere each year. It would also reduce the average household energy costs by about $270 a year.

MEFL has a diverse range of projects and services to assist our truly diverse community.

One of our major campaigns engaging households and community is Zero Carbon Moreland. This campaign, which is part of the Moreland Solar City project, aims to assist Moreland households, businesses and community groups to commit to reducing their greenhouse pollution by 20% by 2010.

This is a stepping-stone to reach zero net emissions in Moreland by 2030. Although this may seem like a big task, many households, businesses and community groups throughout Moreland are already well on the way to achieving zero carbon emissions.

Zero carbon emissions can be achieved through energy efficiency, switching to GreenPower, choosing sustainable forms of transport, reducing our waste and food miles and offsetting any remaining emissions.

Whether you own a home, rent, run a business or work for someone else, there are easy steps you can take to reach zero net emissions. Zero Carbon Moreland can help you to find your way! Visit our website: www.morelandsolarcity.org.au/our-programs/zero-carbon-moreland.