FXSTD – Alternative Energy Center

By: Scott Parsons
HOME SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

Book your FREE Home Sustainability Assessment online and receive your household sustainability assessment, Green Loans and government rebate advice.  This will guide you on how to make your home - energy efficient and thermally comfortable while creating energy savings.

The Australian Federal Government’s energy efficiency measures, sees the introduction of the Home Sustainability Assessment and Green Loans Program. This is a FREE Home Sustainability Assessment for property owners which will involve the physical inspection of major energy and water systems relating to thermal comfort, water heating, lighting, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, water consumption and waste management in your property.

Advantage Energy Assessors will provide householders and unit holders with tailored Assessment Reports and access to subsidised ‘Green Loans’ of up to $10,000 interest free, to make residences more energy and water efficient.

Home Sustainability Assessment Advantages

You can SAVE 15% TO 30% on your home energy & water bills each year. You can obtain a $10,000 INTEREST FREE Federal Government LOAN for 4 years if you qualify. You could be eligible for the FREE $1,200 REBATE from the Federal Government to insulate your home. You could be eligible for the solar hot water, FREE $1,600 REBATE plus Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) worth up to a FURTHER $1,600. Owner occupiers and landlords can add a 5% PREMIUM or more to the VALUE of their property by embracing green initiatives which lower building operating costs. Landlords can improve ease of renting; improve tenant retention and overall occupancy. The average Australian household produces 15 TONNES of Greenhouse Gas each year – Lets reduce yours now!!! We can save you money.

You may have already changed your light bulbs and addressed possible water saving techniques; however this assessment goes much further, giving you information and advice on:

Hidden costs of such things as standby electricity use in your home, that with a little education, you can SAVE ENERGY & MONEY. Draft proofing your doors and windows to prevent leaking air. In winter draughts can account for up to 50% of heat losses in an insulated home - You throw away $50 for every $100 you spend on energy. Installing a climate friendly hot water system which can save a family $300 to $700 off electricity bills each year. Correctly mounting your window coverings to help thermal performance. Window shadings that can have a major effect on reducing heat transfer. Preventing heat and cold flows through walls and windows. Insulating ceilings and walls decreases this flow by providing effective resistance.

All of these measures will save you real dollars every year and provide a vast improvement in your comfort levels. It has been widely predicted that over the next five years the price of energy is set to increase dramatically, So act Now!!!!

HOW TO APPLY

Three easy steps

1. Register for a Home Sustainability Assessment.

2. Receive your tailored home sustainability assessment report. Shortly after your assessment you will receive a tailored Home   Sustainability Assessment.

3. Choose your home sustainability actions. With your assessment report in hand, you can make energy and water saving changes as simple or as large scale as you like as your Sustainability Home Assessment report is the first step to qualifying for a Federal Government subsidised Green Loan of up to $10,000 interest free for 4 years.

Not only will you SAVE MONEY, you will also be PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT by reducing carbon emissions that are causing global warming.