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02 October 2008
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Lighting represents around 12 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions from households.
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Electricity used for lighting an average Austrlaian home generates around 750 kilograms of greenhouse gas and costs around $100 a year.
- Flourescent lamps cut greenhouse gas emissions and running costs by 75 per cent. Australia is phasing out inefficient incandescent light bulbs and replacing them with efficient lighting technology such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
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Over its life, a typical CFL saves around 333 kilograms of greenhouse gas and $45. It also saves the cost of six or more incandescent globes.
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Modern dimmer controls reduce greenhouse gas emissions because they can reduce light output. They also extend lamp life. Dimmer controls can now be used with some CFLs (but check the label first).
Find out about the role of the EPBC Act with proposals such as the Sugarloaf Pipeline or the Shoalwater Bay rail and port.
Rudd Government's Economic Security Strategy
Kevin Rudd is taking decisive and early action to protect our economy from the global financial crisis.
» $1,400 for single pensioners and $2,100 for couples
» $1,000 for people receiving the carer allowance
» $1,000 for each eligible child of families who receive Family Tax Benefit A
» Payments to be made from 8 Dec 2008
» First home owners grants of up to $21,000
» Funding for 56,000 new training places
» more information including some fact sheets
