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Switch on to Savings at City of Melville Libraries
A new, portable kit, which measures energy and water consumption in the home, is now available for loan at all City of Melville libraries.
Mayor Russell Aubrey said the Home Energy Assessment Toolkit was a simple tool which showed people where energy is consumed in their home and helped: achieve energy efficiencies; reduce a person’s carbon footprint; and save money.
“The star of the kit is the power mate lite, which measures the energy use of appliances such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, television sets and computers. It demonstrates how much power is wasted – even by appliances on standby,” he said.
“The kit also contains a compass, indoor thermometer, outdoor window thermometer, infrared thermometer, timer and instruction manual. The aim of the kit is to improve understanding of: home energy use; home orientation; insulation; and how simple changes can save money on utility bills.”
“The City of Melville is leading by example and follows its own energy emissions monitoring program. For example, the City has energy efficient lighting installed and a water use reduction strategy.”
“These toolkits are just one aspect of the City of Melville’s commitment to the creation of a sustainable urban environment.”
“I now encourage residents to borrow the toolkit and find out more about their energy consumption. You can make simple cost-saving reductions around the home and you’ll be glad you did.”
A Home Energy Assessment Toolkit is available for loan from each of the City of Melville libraries:
| Civic Library | 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon | Phone 9364 0138 |
| A.H Bracks Library | Cnr Stock Road and Canning Highway, Melville | Phone 9364 0115 |
| Bull Creek Library | 24 Leichardt Street, Bull Creek | Phone 9364 0150 |
| Canning Bridge Library | 2 Kintail Road, Applecross | Phone 9364 0121 |
| Willagee Library | Cnr Winnacott Street and Archibald Street, Willagee | Phone 9364 0170 |