Home Owners - Make a plan
Whole-of-house solutions to improve comfort and energy efficiency. Consider the practical and easily achievable steps to bring your home into the 21st century.
1 Close the thermal envelope first
First things first – an efficient thermal envelope will improve your home dramatically
The risks of cold, damp, and energy-inefficient homes.
The research is clear:
- Cold, damp and mouldy houses risk you and your family’s health in many ways.
- Energy waste from your home is more than you think – reduce your energy needs by improving the performance of your home
Focus your energy and investment on logical items that will improve the performance your home;
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Improve the Thermal Envelope
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Add efficient heating, ventilation and lighting
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Then consider how you can generate energy through solar, and reduce energy demand from improved appliances