What we have done:

b. Energy efficiency

The Phase-out of Incandescent Light Bulbs: A qualitative research project evaluating point-of-sale communications for the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts – November 2008.
The ‘One Stop Green Shop’ Concept: A major consultancy to assist with the conceptualisation, scoping, design and development of an effective information website strategy for the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts – August 2008 onward.
Greenhouse Friendly Program – CFLs: A survey in the council area of Stonnington, Kingston and Yarra in Melbourne to assess the take-up and installation rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the Department of Climate Change – June 2008
Incandescent Lighting Phase-Out: A survey to establish awareness of potential cost savings with CFLs, with Newspoll for the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts – June 2008
Greenhouse Friendly Program – CFLs: A survey in the council area of Glen Eira, Melbourne to assess the take-up and installation rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the Department of Climate Change – June 2008
Greenhouse Friendly Program – CFLs: A survey in the council area of Glen Eira, Melbourne to assess the take-up and installation rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the Department of Climate Change – March 2008
Greenhouse Friendly Program – CFLs: A survey in the council area of Glen Eira, Melbourne to assess the take-up and installation rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the Department of Climate Change – February 2008
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Queensland: Research into individual behaviour regarding household energy efficiency and provision of a report recommending strategies to help inform and guide ErnergyWise energy efficiency programs for the Queensland Department of Mines and Energy – September 2007
NSW Government Energy Savings Fund: A survey in the Northern Tablelands of NSW to assess the take-up and installation rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and AAA-rated showerheads in response to Government offers, with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the NSW Government Energy Savings Fund – August 2007
NSW Government Energy Savings Fund: A survey in the Drummoyne area of Sydney to assess the retention rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and AAA-rated showerheads in response to an offer from EnergyAustralia and local councils, with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the NSW Government Energy Savings Fund – July 2007
Community Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviour Regarding a Range of Sustainability Concepts in the ACT: A major study in the ACT ranging across energy efficiency, the environment, global warming and climate change, water resources, household recycling, sustainable transport, household retrofitting of water and energy efficient appliances – ACT Department of Territory and Municipal Services – June 2007
The Views of Stakeholders concerning the Advancing Energy Efficiency and Local Greenhouse Action Programs: A major national series of consultations to investigate the views of government, industry and community stakeholders concerning the two programs, for the Australian Greenhouse Office, Department of the Environment and Heritage – February 2007 onwards
NSW Government Energy Savings Fund: A survey throughout NSW to assess the take-up and installation rate of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and AAA-rated showerheads in response to Government offers, with Low Energy Supplies+Services (LESS) for the NSW Government Energy Savings Fund – May 2006
Energy efficiency information in Australia: Looking for the tipping point: A major review of energy efficiency programs in Australia and overseas, with Energy Strategies – Queensland Department of Energy, representing the NFEE Consumer Information Working Group – March 2006
Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) – A Consumer Research Study conducted for the Australian Greenhouse Office in the Department of Heritage and the Environment – May 2005
Uptake of the TESAW (Top Energy Saver Award Winner) Award: A study among appliance companies with models eligible for the Award but who have not yet applied for the Award, to identify their reasons for not applying – Australian Greenhouse Office – November 2004
Energy Efficiency Best Practice – Workshop: Advice and participation in a workshop for prospective consultants on the Energy Efficiency Best Practice innovation workshops and Big Energy Projects – Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources – April 2002
Energy Efficiency Best Practice – Big Energy Projects: A study among technical specialists to develop and write an article for Australian Energy News on the Energy Efficiency Best Practice innovation workshops and Big Energy Projects – Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources – Feb 2002
Energy Efficiency Best Practice – Training Modules: An evaluation of the Energy Efficiency Best Practice pilot training modules in the brewing industry – Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources – Dec 2001
Australian Energy News: A third study among subscribers and readers to evaluate the effectiveness of the publication – Department of Industry, Science and Resources — Sept 2001
Residential Contestability of Electricity Supply: A study to examine factors that might convince high-value residential electricity customers to switch suppliers when the market becomes contestable – for an energy consultancy and possible new market entrant – March 2001