Black Balloons Remind Victorians To Save Winter Energy
Winter has arrived and Victorians are again being urged to save energy
during the colder months through the Brumby Labor Government's iconic
"Black Balloons" energy savings campaign.
"Winter is the most energy intensive season for Victorian households, so
it's important everyone cuts their energy use wherever and whenever
possible," the Member for Cranbourne District, Mr Perera said.
"The well-known Black Balloons campaign returns this week and is yet
another way the Brumby Government is taking action to help working
families save energy, which reduces their bills, and importantly reduce
their impact on climate change."
Black Balloons advertisements will be back on television, radio and in
newspapers from this week to remind Victorians that every time they turn
on the heater and other appliances they are producing greenhouse gases, or
black balloons, which add to climate change.
Each black balloon represents 50 grams of greenhouse gases and the average
Victorian home produces around 240,000 balloons of greenhouse gas a year.
"Reducing the amount of energy you use this winter can save you money
without compromising warmth and comfort," Mr Perera said.
"If you currently set your heater thermostat at 22 degrees celsius, you
can save up to 17,800 balloons and $150 off your energy bills a year by
turning it down just two degrees."
The simple action of turning off appliances televisions and mobile phone
chargers at the switch is a good habit to get into because it can save up
to 7700 balloons and $50 a year, Mr Perera said.
Householders can also cut energy use this winter by sealing up draughts
and gaps around external doors, windows and disused fireplaces, saving
save up to 4900 balloons a year.
