Bellingen Chamber of Commerce

The Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program:
. independent advice, subsidised energy assessment & action plan
(costs $50),
rebates for implementing energy efficiency improvements
(lighting, insulation, heating/cooling, HWS, and more)
. for businesses with up to 10 employees OR spending up to $20,000
per year (including GST) on electricity
. payback period must be >  2 years to be eligible for rebate
. Register / have assessment / implement / apply for rebate
. www.environment.nsw.gov.au/sustainbus/smallbusenergy.htm
. 1300 361 967 (Environment Line)  OR  Jonathon Dowling (02) 8837
6337 Jonathon.Dowling@environment.nsw.gov.au

For furnishing and supplies:
. “Good Environmental Choice” labels (www.geca.org.au)
. Look at recycled options – local and www.ecobuy.org.au

Other useful web sites:
. www.ghgprotocol.org
. www.officecare.info/youraudit.html
. www.livingthing.net.au/rc/extpartners/engStar_greenofficeguide.pdf
. www.grantslink.gov.au

www.buildingwisdom.com.au

Books – True Green @ Work – by Kim McKay & Jenny Bonnin – ABC Books 2007.

‘True Green’ by the same authors – it’s more general or home oriented.

Both available at Gecoz in Bellingen