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Old Homes, New Energy Saving Technology

Old Homes, New Energy Saving Technology

by Lyn Beinat | 24 Mar, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

There was never a better time to build an energy efficient home from scratch. Research and technology is abundant and readily accessible. However … If you have an older home, rest assured, all is not lost. In fact, there are so many options for upgrading the...
How to Lower Your Electric Bill with These Energy Saving Solutions

How to Lower Your Electric Bill with These Energy Saving Solutions

by Lyn Beinat | 18 Nov, 2015 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

Julie and Alex have lived in their 1960s three bedroom, brick veneer home for 20 years. After having seen electricity and gas prices steadily increase over the past few years, they wanted to continue to enjoy their home without having to worry about ballooning heating...
How To Lower Electric Bills With A Thermally Efficient Home

How To Lower Electric Bills With A Thermally Efficient Home

by Lyn Beinat | 17 May, 2015 | Utility Bills

Despite the recent confusion around solar panels, solar hot water, and insulation, many Victorians are beginning to understand the link between a home that has been retrofitted for energy efficiency and permanently reduced energy bills. Instead of surrendering to a...
How We Improved Our Thermal Comfort In Summer, Winter

How We Improved Our Thermal Comfort In Summer, Winter

by Lyn Beinat | 26 Mar, 2015 | Cooler House, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills, Warmer House

Margo and Robert knew that there were things that they could do to improve the thermal comfort of their home, beginning with a professional home assessment. The couple eventually availed of energy-saving solutions like draught-proofing and installing insulations....
How We Tapped Into the Thermal Comfort Potential of Our Home

How We Tapped Into the Thermal Comfort Potential of Our Home

by Lyn Beinat | 4 Dec, 2014 | Double Glazing, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Secondary Glazing, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills

Elvira shares how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home. By taking the step-by-step home retrofit approach to achieve ultimate thermal comfort, you can stay comfortable across all seasons in an environmentally friendly way. Her family now enjoys an...
Downlights: Why You Should Make The Switch

Downlights: Why You Should Make The Switch

by Lyn Beinat | 5 Nov, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Utility Bills

Downlights are not this man’s friend, and after reading this interview, they won’t be yours either. In this interview, Graeme Ambrose, our guest lighting expert, reveals all of the issues associated with downlights and shares what we can do to make a...
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