Use the guide as a short-term shopping list or to plan longer-term improvements or to do a mixture of both! Small changes can make a big difference, so start making your home more sustainable today...every little bit helps!
10 Top Energy Saving Improvements:
1. Door & Window Seals - $200 - $300
2. Ceiling Insulation - $1,200 - $1,800
3. Evaporative Cooling System - $2,000 - $3,000
4. External Blinds - $600 - $1,200
5. Ceiling Fan/s - $400 - $600
6. Energy-efficient Appliances - $800 - $1,200
7. Solar-Boosted Hot Water - $4,000 - $5,000
8. Install Damped Exhaust Fan - $300 - $500
9. Install Down-Light Guards - $300 - $500
10. Replace Light Globes - $100 - $200
Also, remember that:
• plumbing and electrical work must be done by a licensed contractor
• rebates are available on many sustainable home improvements
You can also read our tips on budgeting for water-saving improvements and our tips on what to do if you’re upgrading an established home or building a new home.
energy efficiency is for losers that have no life and are greenies
My energy efficient idea doesn't cost a cent!! Fine tune your house for the season you're in. In winter place large bottles (I use 3l fruit juice bottles) of water inside to absorb the heat which is releasesed overnight. If you have a wood fire place large (18l) boilers full of fresh water on top and harvest the water for that first cuppa thereby saving electricy or gas on boiling the kettle. I keep the boilers and bottles full in summer too. In summer don't open windows during the day - it heats the house!!. Instead open all the windows and even doors AT NIGHT and fill the house with cool air. Then keep the house sealed during the day. I've had it up to 15 degrees cooler inside here near the ACT.
The price for this advice is my standard two smiles.
Regards
Trevor