Useful links
Energy Saving
The cheapest energy is the energy you don’t have to buy! So make sure you have:
- Fully insulated roof and walls, and if possible insulated floor too.
- Replace all your lights with LEDs, get rid of all down lights if you can. Use LEDs if you can’t.
- Run your Air conditioner at 25 not 22 in summer and at 20 in winter.
- Heat pumps are a very efficient way of cooling and heating and for hot water too – and match PV and battery systems well.
How to reduce energy usage in your house?
National website on how to make your home more environmentally sustainable :
Are you eligible for government rebates and assistance? Find out here: https://www.energy.gov.au/rebates
Is Solar right for my home?
Check out these links to find out more:
A beginners guide to buying solar – Solar Quotes: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/solar101.html
Is my home suitable for solar? – Brighte https://brighte.com.au/sustainable-home/solar/your-guide-to-knowing-if-solar-is-right-for-you
Is my house suitable for solar panels? – Energis https://energis.com.au/2015/10/is-my-house-suitable-for-solar-panels/
The 10 things to remember when considering Solar and Storage
- Find out what type and size of battery will best suit your household needs.
- Get several quotes before you buy.
- Choose a good quality battery and a reputable installer.
- Check the licence details of any electrical contractor involved in the installation.
- Read through and understand the battery manufacturer’s technical and safety information, including installation location/requirements.
- If you already have solar on your roof, ask if you need your current inverter replaced or a second inverter installed to retrofit the battery to your system.
- Find out what the costs are for a maintenance plan. You should also know the expected life of the battery and disposal costs.
- Contact your home and contents insurance provider to make sure you have adequate cover.
- Connecting your battery to the electricity grid may require approval.
- Check with your installer and/or electricity distributor before agreeing to buy a battery system.
