Energy Efficient Homes
Energy Efficient Homes in The Borough of Queenscliffe
Delivering in-home audits and recommendations on how to improve the energy efficiency of homes in the Borough
Energy efficient homes program overview
The Queenscliffe Energy Efficient Homes Program was an initiative of Queenscliffe Climate Action Now (QCAN) delivered by Geelong Sustainability and supported by the Borough of Queenscliffe. The program concluded in July 2024.
The aim of the program was to provide residents of the Borough of Queenscliffe with expert advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in order to reduce their energy consumption and emissions. It represents a key action under the Sustainable Buildings pillar of our Climate Emergency Response Plan.
The offering
This program offered borough residents a detailed energy efficiency audit of their home at a subsidised rate. Audits were conducted by a professional, accredited energy assessor from Geelong Sustainability and helped residents to:
make informed, cost-effective improvements to their home to reduce energy consumption and save money on energy bills
Make their homes more comfortable, especially during the winter and summer months
Make their home more economically and environmentally sustainable
Contribute to the goals of our Borough’s Climate Emergency Response Plan.
The program offered audits at only $100 each for the first 90 residents, thanks to a subsidy provided by the Borough of Queenscliffe and volunteer support from QCAN.
The results of our Energy Efficient Homes program
Between August 2023 and July 2024, we delivered 54 audits to residents of the Borough.
We tallied over 250 volunteer hours, which went toward onsite assessments, report writing, planning and logistics.
Thank you to all our volunteers who supported the program, to the residents who participated, and to our partners at Council and Geelong Sustainability.
This program was a shining example of what we can achieve when we work together for a more sustainable future. We look forward to continuing our efforts to help residents reduce their energy consumption and contribute to a healthier planet.
“We booked a home assessment with Cal and Pauline & found the report extremely useful in planning our mini upgrades to keep us warm and save money. Thank you QCAN for the service.”
Although the program has officially concluded, there are still ways we can support you in understanding and improving your home’s energy efficiency.
Please contact us to discuss ways we can help.
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