Seven Ways To Retrofit Your Home Ephe had the pleasure of working with the Australian Financial Review to educate householders in a series of easy improvement options to reduce energy consumption, household costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while improving the year round comfort of your home. “The main benefit of the service is to create…
Energy efficiency rental standardsWhat makes a 7-star Scorecard rental? We interviewed a tenant to understand the rental shortage, living conditions and differences in living in a home that meets a 7-star Scorecard benchmark to understand the issues and challenges of seeking and managing healthy rentals. 1960’s constructionDraught proofingR5.0 Ceiling insulationR2.5 Wall insulationReverse cycle air conditioner…
How to electrify your houseBefore upgrades Our gas to electricity converted house is situated in Beaumaris, Victoria. This home was built in the 1970’s and is mostly original with gas ducted heating throughout and a gas storage hot water system. 1970’s constructionGas ducted heating systemGas storage hot water system Scorecard Energy Star Rating: 1.7 Stars…
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Part 2 – Results from the upgrade
Mandatory Disclosure of Real Estate Listings Victoria is leading the way in plans for mandatory residential efficiency energy ratings in real estate listings with investment properties also requiring input from landlords. For more information, visit Tina Perinotto’s article via The Fifth Estate: More information
Greater Geelong Community Solar Program Geelong Sustainability’s Community Solar project has launched and is accepting registrations of interest. The program offers opportunities for both residential and commercial applicants and will be the largest community bulk-buy incentive among local councils. Important dates: 26 August 2021 – Geelong Small Business Festival: Solar and Battery Energy for Businesses…
Banyule Better Score Energy Efficiency Upgrade Program The Banyule City Council have released their second program to encourage households within the local council to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Important dates: 2 August 2021 – Applications open 30 June 2022 – Applications close (unless all funding is allocated prior) Applicants are notified of…
Part 1 – Initial findings
Bank of Australia The Bank of Australia have released a new home loan offer in November, 2020 for homeowners of energy efficient dwellings. Titled the Clean Energy Home Loan, BOA are offering a 0.40% home loan discount for properties that have a 7+ Star Rating via a Residential Efficiency Scorecard certificate. For more information, visit…
