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Favourite Links

Government energy and environment sites

• Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO) – The AGO is the Commonwealth government agency dedicated to reducing Australia's Greenhouse gas emissions.
• Department of Industry Tourism and Resources (ITR) – ITR is an Australian government body that deals with energy and resource issues.
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) – EECA is the New Zealand government body that promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) – EREN is part of the US Department of Energy. The page is a portal to other US government energy efficiency sites.
• Environment Australia – This is the home page of the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage, and includes links to other government agencies dealing with environment and Greenhouse issues.
• Department of Environment & Climate Change (DECC) – DECC (Formerly SEDA and DEUS) is a NSW government agency committed to promoting energy efficiency and sustainable energy in NSW.
• US Department of Energy

Energy and environmental rating tools in Australia

• The Australian Building Greenhouse Rating – For office buildings in Australia.
• National Australian Building Environmental Rating Scheme – For office buildings in Australia.
• The National House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) – For residential buildings in Australia.

Energy efficiency in fleet management

• Australian Greenhouse Office Fuel Consumption Guide – Lists fuel consumption data for most passenger and light commercial vehicle models in the Australian market.
• Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash test results – The NRMA website lists crash test results for most passenger vehicles available in Australia.
• ECONODRIVE – A New Zealand government website with energy efficiency information for fleet managers.
• Greenfleet – An Australian non-profit organisation that plants trees to compensate for greenhouse emissions from cars.

Other interesting websites

• Australian Building Energy Council
• BikeE – BikeE have created a recumbent bike that they claim is the ultimate in cycling comfort. Paul rides a BikeE bike!
• CADDETT – An international energy efficiency website with a database of energy efficiency project details.
• Energy Management Association (New Zealand)
• US Green Building Council