Create an energy efficient home
Make your home more energy efficient (and save money)
By making an effort to reduce your energy use and improve energy efficiency, you can save money on energy bills, improve the comfort of your home, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The main sources of energy use in a typical Australian home are heating, cooling, hot water, refrigeration, and electrical appliances. The remainder of a household energy bill is generally standby power, lighting, and cooking.
Tips for reducing energy use
When replacing or upgrading household appliances, consider the most energy efficient model you can afford. Find out more about energy rating labels.
Better yet, make the switch to an all-electric home. Learn more about how to start electrifying your home.
Don’t forget solar! Installing solar can be a great financial investment to cut your energy bills, reduce your environmental impact, and give you greater peace of mind against future electricity price rises. Find out what assistance is available.
Even if the building you live in is highly energy efficient, the way you live will have a significant impact on your energy use. Sustainability Victoria offer simple tips for reducing energy usage in your home, including areas such as heating, cooling, water heading, cooking, lighting and whitegoods.
Home Energy Efficiency kits
Bayside libraries have Home Energy Efficiency kits for community members to borrow. The kits include tools such as a digital light meter, a Power Mate energy meter, and even a thermal camera which helps to detect draughts. Small changes made today can help save hundreds of dollars in energy bills throughout the year. Visit the Libraries website to book a kit.
Please note, due to the popularity of the kits, there is a wait time for borrowing.
Victorian Energy Upgrades Program
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program gives homes discounts on energy-saving products. Households using the program save on average $150 or more per year on their energy bills.
You can also have your home assessed by a local independent accredited assessor through the Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard program. A scorecard assessment will tell you where your home is using the most energy and how you can reduce your use while staying comfortable.
For more information on upgrades and accredited providers, visit the Victorian Government Energy website or watch the video below.