Brisbane City Gets Greener; EzyGreen Project

The Brisbane City Council has formulated the EzyGreen project to provide its residents energy saving options to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills. The project is partnered with the Queensland government and together they have designed and effective and an easy-to-use-program.

The aim of the project is to make Brisbane one of the most livable cities in the world, and is considered as one of Brisbane’s trump cards to make the city “greener” and more desirable compared to other Australian cities. The city council expects it to help generate more support for residents to install solar power in Brisbane and to reduce living costs while giving a higher quality of live.

The city council said the EziGreen plan is designed to allow each individual to choose what is most suitable for them. The plan is open to all greater Brisbane residence and tenants and they can apply online for the following:

• A choice of two GreenPower offers, including a 5% discount on energy usage charges with 10% GreenPower
• From $275 in vouchers for energy-efficient appliances and alternative transport options from The Good Guys and NOPE Electric Bikes & Scooters
• A high quality solar hot water system at a competitive price
• An exclusive $1,000 EzyGreen discount on all 3.15kW solar power systems if purchased prior to 30 June 2011
• A minimum $300 discount available on 1.575kW solar power systems and above if purchased prior to 30 June 2011

The project is part of the Living in Brisbane 2026 vision which aims to reduce the city’s energy consumption and become the lowest carbon emitting city in the country. Visit www.ezigreen.com.au for further information.