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Building regulations regarding Solar hot water or Water tank
HWHPs are not part of these regulations even though they can provide more benefits. Sometimes it is possible to convince the building inspector that the heat pump plus solar will perform better than solar thermal plus gas booster. This is going to ...
Water Tanks
Reason/s for a tank Work out why you need a tank and what will be its uses. Possible uses: rainwater, used for: the garden drinking (filtering needed but may not be possible) fire preparation inside the home, e.g. toilet flushing, laundry, etc ...
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, ...
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 ...
How to cool your rented home on a limited budget
This advice is suitable for tenants, with a medical condition / receiving medical cooling concession, who are concerned that running coolers all the time will contribute to high energy bills. Some energy efficiency tips for renters: 1. Set Your ...
Are there interest-free loans available in ACT for energy products like solar, batteries and electric vehicles?
Through investments in the 2020-21 budget, the ACT Government is transitioning to a cleaner future and providing Canberrans opportunities to contribute to this vision. Zero-interest loans up to $15,000 will be established for households and ...
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 ...