GREEN CALCULATORS

Calculate how much you spend on resources and use it as a base to reduce your spend.  Look at the methods of travel you take to get to work and to school.  See how much energy you spend on lighting your home and how much water you use every week and try to reduce that amount by 15 per cent.

Australian Greenhouse calculator
Estimate the greenhouse gas emissions from your home and your transport.

Energy saving calculator
By using the Energy Saver Calculator you'll find ways to save money, energy and greenhouse gas emissions.

Make way for more savings

Change your lightbulb to a compact fluorescent globe and save $17 a year. Try this easy to use checklist to discover just how much you can save by taking action today.

Australian Conservation Foundation's Eco-calculator

How much does your lifestyle impact the environment? Check the Australian Conservation Foundation's Eco-Calculator for more.

EPA Victoria's Ecological Footprint calculator

Measuring our Ecological Footprint can help us identify what contributes the most to our Footprint, and how resources could be used more efficiently in order to secure our own wellbeing, as well as that of the rest of humankind and the planet - both now and in the future.

Find an accredited energy rater

Accredited energy raters are accredited by Sustainability Victoria to provide house energy ratings in Victoria.

Household water calculator

To help you understand how much water you use in your household and ways that you can use less water, the City of Melbourne has developed this Water Saving Calculator.

How Green is your vehicle - Visit the Green vehicle guide

Are you looking to buy a new car?  Make the greener choice by comparing the greenhouse performance and air pollution emissions of all new cars made from 2004. The guide helps you choose a 'cleaner car' and can help you save money by comparing the fuel consumption for each vehicle.

Household appliances account for around 61 per cent of a typical Victorian household's greenhouse gas emissions.  Make a major difference to your energy bills and to the environment by purchasing energy smart electrical and whitegoods.

A new program with participating retailers has made it easier to compare the environmental performance of appliance at the point of purchase.  Check out the ResourceSmart Retail program for details of participating retailers near you.

Star Ratings Calculator

Most major household appliances carry the Energy Star Rating labels that show you how energy efficient the appliance is. Have you ever wondered what difference an extra Star on the Energy Rating label makes to your hip pocket? Check the Star Ratings Calculator for each appliance you own and look at those potential savings!