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Caring for Creation - Saving Energy Carbon Emissions Reduction Project

Caring for Creation - Saving Energy Carbon Emissions Reduction Project. Ambassador ’ s Name Parish Name. A bit about me. And why I care for creation. So what’s your interest?. Let there be. … and indeed, it was very good. Genesis 1:31 NRSV. The “Greenhouse Effect” explained.

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Caring for Creation - Saving Energy Carbon Emissions Reduction Project

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  1. Caring for Creation -Saving EnergyCarbon EmissionsReduction Project Ambassador’s Name Parish Name

  2. A bit about me ...

  3. And why I care for creation

  4. So what’s your interest?

  5. Let there be ... … and indeed, it was very good. Genesis 1:31 NRSV

  6. The “Greenhouse Effect” explained ... Some of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the greenhouse gases Solar radiation passes through the atmosphere warming the earth The Earth would be 33 colder if it weren’t for the greenhouse effect

  7. The “Enhanced Greenhouse Effect” More of the outgoing radiation is trapped within the atmosphere by the increasing greenhouse gases

  8. … getting hotter ...

  9. … getting drier ... Slide 10

  10. Droughts Floods Fires Murray Darling Basin August 2007 Hunter Valley June 2007

  11. Changes to the world we know

  12. Loss of species X X

  13. Our Ecological Footprint

  14. … when will we learn? But ask the animals and they will teach you; or the birds of the air and they will tell you; or speak to the earth and it will teach you; or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this. In His hand are the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:7-10

  15. Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Typical Australian Household

  16. Steps to Reduce your Carbon Footprint • FREE Home Energy Assessment • Either with me, Ambassador Name • or with Tyson Menck www.greenme.net.au 1 • Address your electricity source • Sign up for Green Energy with Synergy • Get your own roof-top solar PV system 2 3 Pledge online with Days of Change 3

  17. I can assess your home ... 1 Being passed round now are: - Home Energy Assessment Signup Sheet [SA 003] - Information for Assessments [SA 004] I’ll offer some simple options to reduce your electricity consumption … and save you $$$ Sign up now ! Its FREE !

  18. … or “Greenme” can 1 • Qualified Home Sustainability Assessor (ex Green Loans Program) • 0403 790 150 • tyson@greenme.net.au free ! Not only is this service $ 50 … for each assessment, the parish gets

  19. Green Energy with Synergy 2 Synergy offers a range of Green Energy solution to suit every budget: Easy Green - pay what you can afford Natural Power - renewable energy Earth Friendly - offset your emissions

  20. Get your own solar system 2 Family and Friends of Anglicans get $500 off any system purchased - just mention the Anglican Church when seeking a quote For every 18 panels sold, the parish receives one free panel. On average, that is one free panel for every system bought. UNLTD Solar 1300 765 292 info@UnltdSolar.com.au

  21. Get your own solar system 2 Anglican Community Fund Green Loan Borrow up to $5,000 5 year payback Low interest 5% Only for green initiatives Only for parish buildings

  22. Pledge with Days of Change 3

  23. Ideas for now: Food

  24. Ideas for now: Travel Take the Bus or Train • Ride your Bike or Walk • Get fit and help save the planet • Buy a Lower Emission Car • Only when it is time to replace your existing car Holiday locally

  25. Ideas for now: Waste

  26. Reducing your Water Heating Low flow shower heads Time in showers Low energy hot water systems

  27. Reducing Heating and Cooling heavy curtains and pelmets double glazing (or glazing films) shade sails shade trees whirligigs ceiling fans insulation light coloured roofing (reduces temperature by 3C) Passive Solar Design: Retrofit rather than Renovate

  28. Reducing Energy in Food Preparation Refrigeration Cooking Get rid of “beer fridge” Replace worn seals Check space around Don’t overload Know before you open Don’t cook ! Use gas, microwave or pressure cooker Replace worn seals Cook several dishes at once

  29. Steps to reduce your Carbon Footprint 3 • FREE Home Energy Assessment • Either with me, Ambassador Name • or with Tyson Menck www.greenme.net.au 1 • Address your electricity source • Sign up for Green Energy with Synergy • Get your own roof-top solar PV system 2 3 Pledge online with Days of Change

  30. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live Deut 30:19 NRSV

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