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Designing a climate wise garden
Every yard or garden has a unique set of circumstances, such as sun direction, shading, soil type and water run-off. Help your garden thrive by choosing the right plants for Canberra’s climate and soil.
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Why are Energy Ratings Important?
Building your home to a higher energy efficiency rating makes your home more comfortable, and cheaper to run.
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Reusing wastewater in your home
Reducing water consumption in the home is a simple and easy way to decrease water and energy bills and lessen your household’s impact on the environment.
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What is a Heat Recovery system?
Heat recovery systems are a great way to keep your house warm, reduce your energy consumption and help the environment.
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