Home energy assessment
Don’t know where to start?
A home energy assessment can guide how best to create an efficient, comfortable and cost-effective all-electric home.
Whether you're a homeowner, renter, business or landlord, we can help you find trusted and Council- vetted tradespeople to help make the switch to safer, cleaner and more affordable all-electric energy.
Get a quote for a home energy assessment
Tips for a more energy efficient home
Choosing energy-efficient appliances can help you avoid costly bills.
Appliances such as fridges, dishwashers and televisions can be responsible for up to 30% of your home energy use, on average 40% of the energy we use at home is for heating and cooling and lighting consumes between 8 - 15% of the average household electricity budget.
Find an energy-efficient appliance or learn more about energy efficient appliances.
You can also save energy by:
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Changing to energy-efficient lighting – this could save you up to $19 per globe a year.
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Removing one globe from multi-globe fittings.
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Turning off lights when you leave a room.
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Keep appliances that need constant power connected to one plug.
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Turn off other appliances at the wall when not in use.
Building or renovating?
When building or renovating your home, there are many useful ideas for saving energy and making your home more comfortable. For more information:
Library of Things
Monash Public Library Service have a range of resources within its Library of Things to borrow, including a Home Energy Efficiency Kit containing a thermal camera, smart meter reader and instructions to help identify ways to make your home more energy efficient.