GreenSmart ®

GreenSmart is a Housing Industry Association (HIA) registered brand for sustainable development in the building industry. Having completed the necessary training, Brendan McCoullough is now an accredited ‘GreenSmart Professional’. This accreditation will qualify his customers for Australia’s first ‘GreenSmart Home Loan’ from the Bendigo Bank*

*Subject to Bendigo Bank conditions. For further information go to www.bendigobank.com.au

The course is based on the successful PATHE Waste Management, Stormwater Management, Energy Management, and Insulation Guides for the different regional climates. The course uses and recommends the Australian Greenhouse Offices ‘Your Home Technical Manual’. This manual contains over 70 fact sheets on environmental building issues. For more information about this reference go to www.yourhome.gov.au

Brendan McCoullough brendan@todayshomes.com.au Tel: 02 6228 3233

Brendan McCoullough is a qualified HIA accredited ‘GreenSmart Professional’ and will assist you in gaining the best environmentally friendly design for your home.

Brendan’s goals in helping you build a ‘GreenSmart’ home are comfort, affordability, liveability and energy efficiency.

On this page you will find important and useful links to assist you in making informed decisions when designing your new home. The ‘Your Home Technical Manual’ provides a comprehensive background to the requirements of a 5 star energy design and powerful reasons why you may consider making your next home a ‘GreenSmart Home’.

Where to get help?

www.yourhome.gov.au
The Australian Greenhouse Office provides information on designing your home for your future, and your lifestyle. A must read.

www.greeningaustralia.org.au
Greening Australia is a solutions-driven organisation that is doing something practical about Australia’s environmental problems.

www.glassandglazing.com.au
The Australian Glass and Glazing Association providing details on the window energy rating scheme, double glazing, insulating with glass and glass standards.

www.wers.net
This website provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows.

www.energysmart.com.au
The Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability NSW Gov. Provides tips to make your home energy smart.

http://www.basix.nsw.gov.au/information/index.jsp
NSW Gov. Site to rate your home for water and energy usage.

www.greenheat.com.au
Provides information on their claim to be - The cleanest, “Greenest” system – Hydronic heating?

www.savewater.com.au
Australia ’s leading source on water conservation. This is a good site to select water saving plants.

www.wsaa.asn.au
Water Services Association of Australia. Search for product Information on 5A’s water rating.

www.ata.org.au
ATA promotes solar and wind power, energy savings and water conservation to households.

www.actewagl.com.au
Excellent water saving, green energy, and energy saving tips.

www.bendigobank.com.au
Bendigo Bank ‘Green’ loans. If you are thinking of building a ‘ GreenSmart’ home, contact the Bendigo Bank as they can help you save with a specially designed ‘Green’ home loan. Conditions apply.

www.actpla.act.gov.au
ACT Government Planning and Land Authority specify the requirements for housing in the ACT.

www.heat.net.au
An ACT Government site which provides answers to saving energy dollars.

www.anzses.org
The Australian & NZ Solar Energy website provides information on environmentally sound utilisation of solar energy.

www.insulationsolutions.com.au
This innovative website provides information about insulation products available on the market.

www.caroma.smartflush.info/
Product information on water efficient toilets

www.actew.com.au
ACT Water Restrictions

www.thinkwater.act.gov.au
ACT water tank rebates

www.thinkwater.act.gov.au
ACT water tank rebate application form

www.health.act.gov.au
Greywater around the home

www.enviro-friendly.com
Queanbeyan water tank rebates

www.sustainablehouseday.com
The benefits of energy efficient homes