Slash your energy bills by upgrading your home
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Looks like your Adelaide house is running a little inefficiently, but that's something we can fix!
Have a look around the house to see what upgrades you can make to save money and reduce C02 emissions each year.
You're a super saver!
These improvements can save you money in the long run, but we know they cost money upfront.
That's why the Climate Council is advocating to State and Territory governments for interest free loans to fund upgrades and minimum energy efficiency standards for rentals.
Sign the open letter* Emissions calculations are for a ten year period and based on the predicted decarbonisation of the grid from uptake of renewables.
Secondary glazing
A secondary layer of glazing on an existing window, or within an existing window frame can have a similar impact to double glazing at a significantly reduced price.
Gas supply charge
You'll save money on every gas appliance you replace with an efficient electric one and there are additional savings by disconnecting from the gas network completely. Gas abolishment may be as simple as closing your account but it may also require the complete removal of the gas metre and piping from the gas main. Speak to your retailer to understand more.
Insulating walls
Insulation works like a blanket to keep households at a more comfortable temperature. It is also useful in hot conditions to keep warmth from coming into the house. The walls of some houses are suitable for 'blow in' insulation that doesn't require the removal of plaster.
Draught sealing
Reducing the amount of hot or cold air that moves in and out of your home can make a big difference in how much energy is needed to keep it at a comfortable temperature. In colder climates, it's one of the most effective cost saving measures.
Stovetop and oven
Induction cooking allows high power and very rapid increases in temperature to be achieved. Changes in heat settings are also instantaneous. In contrast, cooking with gas releases harmful chemicals and represents a similar danger for children to living with an indoor smoker.
Heating
In colder climates you can achieve the biggest savings by changing the way you heat your home. If you have a reverse cycle air conditioner simply change the setting from cool to heat. Heat pumps, the technology behind reverse recycle air conditioners are one of the most efficient appliances ever made, generating up to 400% more energy than they use. Using a heat pump to heat your home is the cheapest option and most people already have them installed!
Hot water
Inefficient hot water systems can drive up your energy bills and there are savings to be made by switching from gas to a heat pump hot water system. While we haven't included it here, in sunny places you may also want to consider a solar hot water system.
Reducing subfloor ventilation
Applies to houses with a suspended timber floor where a lack of access means underfloor insulation is not an option. Heat losses through a suspended floor are greatest when there are high levels of ventilation under the floor. This might be due to large gaps in the walls enclosing (or surrounding) the sub-floor space, or no sub-floor walls at all.
Ceiling insulation
A well insulated ceiling is one of the best ways to reduce your energy bills. Insulation works like a blanket to keep households at a more comfortable temperature. It is also useful in hot conditions to keep warmth from coming into the house.