The EcoLiving Grants Program is designed to build the capacity of households and communities to respond to the impacts of climate change and sustainability issues.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrence.nsf/LinkView/BE96743DB0C03151CA2572F4000C7BD751B7A26E5FB2257B4A2567CB000310AF

Provides information about geothermal energy and how it is an emerging 'green' energy industry that has the potential to provide clean, reliable and renewable electricity.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/DPI/nrenmp.nsf/childdocs/-9B891A4E5A686707CA25746700190BAA-F3E8F7FE27CEB5ABCA2570030000808E?open

Green Power is government accredited clean, renewable energy sourced from the sun, the wind, water and waste. The Accreditation Program is a state government administered scheme for renewable energy sales in Australia. Making the switch is easy. Use this site to find more.

http://www.greenpower.gov.au...

http://www.greenpower.gov.au/pages/

Your electricity supplier can supply part or all of your electricity as GreenPower, electricity generated from clean, renewable energy sources like the sun, wind, water and waste. The more GreenPower you choose to receive, the more you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au...

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/2719-resourcesmart-greenpower.asp

The LivingGreener website provides a starting point for information about living more sustainably and reducing your environmental impact. It also includes information on government programs and financial support.

http://www.livinggreener.gov.au...

http://www.livinggreener.gov.au/

The Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) was established on 1 April 2001 to encourage additional generation of electricity from renewable energy sources and achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

http://www.orer.gov.au...

http://www.orer.gov.au/publications/mret-overview.html

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme enables the design of a home to be assessed by skilled professionals using sophisticated computer modeling programs to improve the quality of design and as a means of achieving building approvals.

http://www.nathers.gov.au...

http://www.nathers.gov.au/

The Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator oversees the implementation of the Australian Government's mandatory renewable energy target.

http://www.orer.gov.au...

http://www.orer.gov.au/

The REC Registry allows you to search for individual Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), accredited power stations, power station accreditation applications and persons registered under the scheme.

https://www.rec-registry.gov.au...

https://www.rec-registry.gov.au/home.shtml

The Solar Homes and Communities Plan provides cash rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes and community use buildings.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/pv/index.html