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Response for non-serviceable contacts
Thank you for contacting the Australian Energy Foundation. You fall outside of our serviceable areas. You can check which Council residents we can service here. Because of this, we are not able to offer offer tailored, one-on-one assistance. However, ...
Solar pool heating
Solar pool heating is a relatively new technology that has a lot of advantages in sunny Aus. It uses very little energy, making it one of the most economical, renewable and low maintenance pool heating option available. Heat pumps are a good ...
What do I do if a resident looking for energy advice is not serviceable?
The Australian Energy Foundation works with a number of councils and partner organizations that subscribe to our services, to help residents become more comfortable and energy efficient in their homes, and to help progress Australian communities ...
What is the survey for life support customers being conducted in partnership with TasNetworks?
TasNetworks have partnered with AEF to conduct questionnaires into Life Support Customers, to better understand the needs of the customers, the challenges they face, and to try to identify ways to improve the service they provide. Here is a banner to ...
I want help with no-cost energy efficiency or energy savings options?
HINT: while giving advice, you need to be mindful to phrase any behaviour change suggestions as positive and helpful. Show that you want to help. Consumers don’t want to feel judged or deprived. Remember to use the phrase “while still keeping ...
What resources can I use to calculate my carbon footprint?
There are many carbon footprint calculators now available such as: https://carbonneutral.com.au/carbon-calculator/ https://apps.epa.vic.gov.au/AGC/home.html https://www.australianethical.com.au/carbon-footprint-calculator/ ...
How can I claim my working from home electricity expenses on my tax return?
For the 2019–20 income year, there are three ways of calculating home office expenses depending on your circumstances as tax deductible expenses on your tax return. The methods are the: • Shortcut method (80 cents) – only available 1 March to 30 June ...
In what order should I make my home upgrades?
For those that can afford to, these are our mainstays: • Choose to improve building fabric and fixed appliances – RCAC, insulation etc. There are many low-cost improvement options (even DIY) though we can also connect you with suppliers who can do ...