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This information is from the Centrelink website and advises pensioners how their income from solar panels is treated by Centrelink and the Department of Veterans Affairs. However we're not sure about the implications as far as the Australian Taxation Office. Give us a yell if you know!
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Over the past couple of years I’ve been steadily replacing many of my downlights at home with compact fluorescent globes, and I’m pretty happy. However I’ve now found a pretty good LED light I’m keen on, particularly as they don’t take time to warm up. It’s currently $59 – refer: http://www.todae.com.au/Products/downlightreplacements/6wstarluxleddownlight/ Todae says: “We rate the StarLux as our best LED downlight and it is one of our best selling products.” The 12 volt, 6w Starlux LED lamp replaces a halogen downlight at around 90% of the output of a 50 watt halogen. Although it works on my existing transformer, I’m going to invest in a new transformer to help lengthen the life of the LED. I’ve also installed covers in the roof to ensure insulation doesn’t get into the back of the lamp and causing a fire hazard. Let Ngaire know if you found this information useful! Ph 3375 7268. |
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If you are interested to become part of the CSIRO Energymark Trial, please be in contact as there will be a Brisbane wide launch in the coming months. The trial is recruiting facilitators to take small groups through the program to reduce carbon emissions. Workplaces, organisations and individuals can come along to the launches to see how the process works. |
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Sustainable Jamboree is so proud of Dorotee Braun for winning the local Community Gem Award in the environment category. Dorotee has worked tirelessly with so much positivity, skill and commitment. She's an outstanding community role model and a great asset to the community. Dorotee is always happy to share her considerable skills in sustainability, architecture and organising to name a few. Congratulations from all of us Dorotee! |
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Congratulations to Pine Rivers Climate Action Network for winning the inaugral Premier's ClimateSmart Community Award on 4 June 2010! Lots of hard work and fantastic initiatives over the last 2 and a half years have paid off... The Samford Valley Solar Neighbourhood project, the Green Street website, the Green Street Cafe events, the Samford Local Growers group all featured in their nomination.
Congratulations also to the Sustainable Jamboree team and all our supporters for helping us get to the finals. Our nomination featured our funded projects including the Low Carbon Diet (Qld Govt grant), the Energy Saver's Scheme (Brisbane City Council), our work with schools and more. Three finalists were featured on the night. Happy World Environment Day everyone.
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