Burning coal produces the vast majority of electricity in Australia, and this is a serious contributor to the problem of global warming.

One of the ways that you can help fight this problem is by sourcing your household energy from environmentally friendly, renewable production methods.

This is colloquially referred to as ‘green power’ and it is one of the most important steps in tackling climate change.

Almost all of the major electricity providers in Australia have a green power option, and if you are happy with your current energy provider then you should speak to them about the green options they may have available.

The Australian government has an accreditation scheme setup, which is designed to let consumers know which companies are up to scratch when it comes to providing renewable and environmentally friendly energy.

Some companies will claim that they have a green option, or multiple green options, when this may not actually be the case. For this reason it is always worth checking if the company is fully accredited.

If you are interested in taking your commitment to renewable energy one step further, you could consider decking out your home with solar panels, and make it energy independent.

In fact, if you install solar panels on the roof of your house and they generate more power than you consume, you can contribute to the greater problem by feeding energy into the power grid!