Live green with LESS Phase 1
For this highly successful project, trained staff visit households to supply and install energy-saving light bulbs, free of charge. This results in energy savings for the householder, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and the ability to generate carbon abatement certificates.
The project was initially launched in October 2007 under Greenhouse FriendlyTM accreditation and ran for a year.
Phase 2 is now underway operating under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Scheme.
Results
Phase 1 of this project resulted in just over 500,000 energy saving bulbs being installed into more than 28,000 homes. That’s equivalent to taking over 6,600 cars off the road for good and energy bill reductions over $51 million (over the life of the bills).
LESS thanks everyone who took up the offer, our ambassadors and the councils, community groups and schools that supported the project.
What
This project offered residents of Glen Eira, Kingston, Stonnington and Yarra the opportunity to start living green, by receiving free modern energy-saving light bulbs and having them installed also for free!
Why
Energy-saving lights use 80% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Replacing just one globe will stop 900kg of carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere over its lifetime. An average household replacing 12 bulbs would save the equivalent emissions of taking a car off the road for more than two years!
How
Who
Live Green With LESS is managed by Low Energy Supplies & Services – an Australian environmental services company. This project was proudly supported by Glen Eira City Council, Stonnington City Council, Kingston City Council and City of Yarra Council.