THIS Saturday, I encourage all Lake Macquarie residents to switch off their power at 8.30pm and dine by candlelight to celebrate .
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Launched in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has become a global phenomenon with an estimated 50 to 100 million people worldwide switching off their lights to reduce global emissions and promote sustainable practices.
The council is working to help reduce emissions in the city, with an aim to cut per capita emissions by 45 per cent by 2023.
To help with this goal, this year the council replaced more than 1650 fluorescent light tubes with energy-saving LEDs in its administration building.
Solar panels, with a combined capacity of 237 kilowatts, have also been installed at a number of sites and 21 energy efficient heat pumps and solar hot water systems have been installed in community facilities with identified high hot water usage.
Making small changes to everyday actions will not only help to maintain a healthy environment for future generations but helps save money, too.
Download the council's free Lake Macquarie Sustainable Living Guide from lakemac.com.au to learn how to improve energy efficiency, decrease water consumption and reduce waste.