Helping Vulnerable Victorians Respond to Climate Change
Sources: Victoria. Minister for Environment and Climate Change. Media Release
"Low-income households in Werribee, Preston, East Reservoir, Heidelberg West, Frankston North and Rosebud West will benefit from free energy and water saving retrofits through the Brumby Government’s Energy and Water Task Force program. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings announced Energy and Water Task Force teams will give households a makeover that includes sealing draughts, installing or improving insulation, switching to energy-efficient lighting and installing low-flow shower heads.“These residents can now look forward to a warmer, more comfortable home during winter and will save around $120 on their energy bills and about three-quarters of a tonne of greenhouse gas emissions every year – 15,000 black balloons,” Mr Jennings said.“The Brumby Government is committed to acting on climate change in a way that means vulnerable Victorians are not left behind.We are delivering on our commitment to make sure the response to climate change enables Victoria to continue to be green, prosperous and fair.”