The LivingGreener website includes practical information such as a guide to having a solar power system installed and a list of government incentive schemes available for renewable energy system installations.

Environment Minister Peter Garrett also announced this year’s Sustainable House Day, which will be held on Sunday 13 September.

Now in its eighth year, the day will see approximately 170 homes around Australia opening their front doors to the public to display sustainability improvements made to their homes. Architects, builders and home sustainability assessors will also be on hand at many of the homes to provide expert advice.

The Sustainable House Day website has a list of all open houses and the energy and water saving improvements each house has made.