Energy Efficiency - Links for the Owner Builder/Professional

http://www.ecospecifier.org/  Guide to environmental building materials.

http://www.wers.net/  Industry scheme certifying energy-efficient windows.

http://www.environment.gov.au/apps/boobook/mapservlet?app=rea Australia's first interactive atlas designed to map all of Australia's renewable energy resources. User-friendly online tool showing  highly detailed, nationwide information on all forms of renewable energy including solar radiation levels, wave and tidal information, ocean currents, biomass, wind speed and geothermal (ground) temperatures. It also includes  data such as energy infrastructure, power lines and power plants, roads, land tenure and climate information such as rainfall. For householders and those generally curious about solar power potential in their area, the Energy Matters system builder tool will display kilowatt hours per meter squared per day for a given area which is probably more meaningful data when considering the design of an off grid or grid connect systems for home solar power.

http://www.absa.net.au/ The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA)

http://www.sustainable-homes.org.au/03_projects/index.htm sustainable demonstration homes

http://theecovillage.com.au/site/index.php/C4/ Awarded as the World’s finest example of sustainable urban development and best residential subdivision

Sustainability - Links for the Householder

http://www.ecosustainable.com.au/links.htm Comprehensive list of global sustainability web sites.

http://www.yourhome.gov.au/ Your Home is a suite of consumer and technical guide materials and tools developed to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy and more environmentally sustainable. A joint initiative of the Australian Government and the design and construction industries.

http://www.sustainable-homes.org.au/04_resources/index.htmA range of information on sustainable housing is presented, including fact sheets, booklets, and links, whether you are buying or building a new house or renovating/retro-fitting an existing home. 

http://www.sgaonline.org.au/  Sustainable Gardening Australia site. Sustainable garden practices and eco-friendly garden products.

http://www.ecodirectory.com.au/ EcoDirectory is Australia's original eco friendly directory, listing sustainable, green and environmentally friendly products, services and resources to reduce your environmental impact.

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/ Department of Climate Change website. Information about the actions the Australian Government is taking. Also includes information about actions householders and industry can take to reduce their carbon pollution.

Do something - volunteering for the environment 

http://www.acfonline.org.au/default.asp?section_id=146&c=252823 Do something constructive and feel better already! The Australian Conservation Foundation's volunteering links.