Solar and energy saving tips

Making your home more sustainable can save you money, make your home more comfortable to live in and reduce your environmental impact to benefit future generations.

Australian Energy Foundation

We have partnered with the Australian Energy Foundation to provide residents with simple energy advice you can trust.

The energy advisors at the Australian Energy Foundation can help you work out exactly what you need to do to make your home energy-efficient.

They can also connect you with reliable suppliers for everything you need to make your home energy-efficient.

Areas they can help with include:

Solar panels and battery storage
Insulation and draught proofing
LED lighting
Hot water heat pumps
Reverse cycle air conditioners
Home energy assessments
Pool pump controllers
Window films.

Visit the Australian Energy Foundation website to learn about all the things you can do in your home and get a quote.

You can contact one of their energy advisors on 1300 236 855 or email advice@aef.com.au

Who is the Australian Energy Foundation?

The Australian Energy Foundation is a for purpose organisation, leading the way to an equitable zero carbon society. They accelerate the energy transition by empowering communities to take action. Read more about AEF.

Victorian State Government Solar Homes Package

The Victorian Government has announced a new Solar Homes Package program to help Victorians reduce their power bills. Eligible households can apply for one of the two available rebates:

Solar Panel Rebate: The Package will provide a rebate to eligible households of 50% of the cost of a solar PV system, up to a maximum rebate of $2,225
Solar Hot Water Rebate: $1,000 rebate on solar hot water systems
Solar Battery Rebate: Eligible households can claim a discount on the cost of installing a solar battery system, up to a maximum rebate of $4838.

For more information, visit the Solar Victoria website.

Victorian Energy Compare

The Power Saving Bonus provides a $50 claim to all Victorian households which head to Victorian Energy Compare to compare their latest energy bills.

We all have the power to affect change, and while your efforts may seem small in isolation, the collective effect of everyone’s environmental action can have a significant and lasting impact.

Home Energy Assessment Tools (HEAT) Pack

You can now find out how energy-efficient your home is for free, by borrowing a Home Energy Assessment Tools (HEAT) Pack.

The HEAT Pack contains equipment and instructions to help you find ways to save energy and water throughout your home. Learn more about the HEAT Pack by watching this video.

You can borrow the HEAT Pack from Mill Park, Lalor or Thomastown Library.