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Interesting Links
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I do not endorse or advertise any of the links listed below - they are meant solely for further research! I have sorted the links by topics - you can use the following table to jump to different headings, or just scroll through the entire page... All links will open in the same new browser window.
| General Information | Discussion Forums |
| Electrical & Solar | Shading Windows |
| Other Links |
1. General Links
- Your Home: a government site. From ‘home buying’ to renovations to energy saving tips - this site is full of surprisingly comprehensive and good information!
- North Coast Climate Action Group: a local group based in Mullumbimby - information & links
- The Eco Directory: Australia's guide to green and sustainable living.
- Become Green: Australian business directory for green companies.
- The Green Pages: another Australian directory for green companies.
- Your Development: this site might be of limited use to home owners, but it contains decent information on how to create a good neighbourhood - some developers should take note!
- Sustainable House Day: quite interesting! Q.: last year there were 6 houses in Wagga Wagga entered, none in the Northern Rivers (or anywhere nearby) - WHY?
2. Discussion Forums
[Find out what others do and think, and ask for advice.]- Alternative Technology Assn Forums: very sound advice at this forum.
- EnviroTalk Australia: another interesting forum to browse through.
3. Electrical & Solar
- Rainbow Power Company buy local: long established solar business in Nimbin!
- The Downlight Mitt: an energy efficient cover and bulb conversion for halogen down-lights - recommended if you want to install insulation around down-lights.
- Iso Lite: another, less energy efficient, cover for down-lights.
- Super Light: Australian distributor for LED replacement bulbs for halogen lights.
- Environment Shop: online shop for LEDs and other electrical products.
- Hills Solar: you know the hoist, now you can get the latest evacuated tube solar hot water from this Australian icon.
- Apricus: reputable supplier of evacuated tube solar hot water.
- Eco Smart claims to sell the quietest heat pump on the market.
- Stiebel Eltron: imports a heat pump which can be installed in an enclosed room of >13m³ - one option to replace your electric hws in a garage. You can see these at Eco-Options in the Ballina Industrial Estate (ph 6686 8887).
- Solar Venti: get the air moving without using power - a good option for under floor ventilation, etc.. Also available at Eco-Options in Ballina.
- Smart Breeze: these solar vents, to extract heat from a roof space, were recommended by another assessor!
4. Shading Windows
If you cannot install outside window shading (awnings, plantings, etc.) then you should consider reflective foil installed on the glass to keep the heat of westerly sun out.
- MEP Films: window film to enhance the energy efficiency of your glazing.
- Aussie Tint: DIY window tinting films (MEP products) and on-line help files.
- Renshade: perforated reflective aluminium foil which stops approximately 85% of all inward high temperature radiation.
- Boss Awnings: stylish, yet simple, do-it-yourself canopy awnings.
- Superior Screens: aluminium screens & awnings - local outlet in Ballina.
- Movable Aluminium Shutters: great for privacy, but also good for shading - this is a Gold Coast manufacturer.
5. Other Links
- e-construct: local builder in Mullumbimby.
- Carbon Emissions Calculator: simple on-line tool.
- ModWood: decking boards and screening made from recycled wood and plastic.
- TimberCrete: sustainable alternative for bricks (I'd like to get more information about this product).
- Foilboard: large insulation panels for construction, incl. a special version for retrofitting an underfloor insulation to timber floors.
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© 2009-2010 Juergen Klein / greenvalue.com.au - The site owner has attempted to ensure that all information and links provided on this web page were accurate at the time of writing. However, regulations change quickly and there can be numerous different aspects to individual circumstances and conditions; hence greenvalue.com.au recommends that you research thoroughly all available information before committing to any investment. The proprietor of greenvalue.com.au can not be held liable for any damage whatsoever, which may arise as a result of errors, omissions, or changes to the information appearing on this website. We will use all reasonable means to correct errors and omissions as quickly as practicable after becoming aware or being notified of these.