With 26% of people across all housing types unable to stay warm at least half of the time during winter, this article, published by The Conversation, contains some practical advice regarding efficient use of energy within the home, and how to keep warm in these cold winter months.

Home energy saving tips such as stopping draughts, LED lighting, heating, windows, energy monitoring, insulation, motion sensor lights, standby power and solar PV.

With the cost of energy increasing it makes sense to be energy efficient. There are many simple ways you can be more energy efficient at home, reduce your power bills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Switch across to the “greenest” energy retailer Powershop to get $75 discount on your bills and help MRSG keep the bills down for the farmers market.

We all love to celebrate Easter and indulge our loved ones with gifts of chocolate and other Easter treats. It’s a wonderful time for family and friends but it can get expensive and wasteful. You can create your own Easter gifts and treats for a fraction of the cost, and by making considered choices about the consumables that we do buy, we can reduce the impact on our wallets and the Earth.

This article was written and submitted by REAG member Peter Walsh

Wattwatchers is partnering with MRSG to offer residents and small businesses of the Macedon Ranges and surrounding districts a special offer on their My Energy Marketplace. This is a limited introductory offer for the installation of their energy monitoring device and access to their app and marketplace for 3 years for $199 ex-GST.

Whilst owner-occupiers are installing solar panels on their homes like it’s going out of fashion, many renters are still missing out.