Would it bother you if people saw your energy consumption?
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010Do you live in the City of Sydney? Are you keen to make your home more energy-efficient? The University of Sydney has asked for our help to find households to take part in their unique energy conservation research project.
A team at Sydney Uni would like to explore whether people would live more sustainably if their energy consumption were on display. To investigate, they plan to install temporary chalk boards on the front of participating houses, and update the boards regularly with changes in household electricity use.
The study will take place over a four week period in the coming months and participants will receive a free wireless electricity monitor! Taking part could help you learn more about your household’s electricity use and help you make long-term savings. For more information email Silje Johansen.


The past few weeks have been very interesting for Green Renters with a trip to Sydney and a presentation at the Sustainable Living Festival, so what’s next? 
We have a copy of the ‘Slow guide to Sydney’, full of awesome hidden secrets and guides to enjoying Sydney in a calmer, slower paced and more appreciative manner. The books are beautifully laid out, well written, researched and we’re at pains to part with it… It’s just that we’re not going to Sydney any time soon!