Changes to the Energy Efficienct Homes Package and Solar Hot Water Rebate

The Government has announced immediate changes to both the Home Insulation Program and the Solar Hot Water Rebate Program;

• Ceiling insulation rebate reduced to $1000 and will be claimed by the householder through Medicare. To commence 1st June 2010
• Solar Hot Water Rebate reduced to $1000
• Heat Pump Hot Water System rebate reduced to $600

19/02/2010

Energy Efficiency Group become distributors for Knauf EarthWool

EarthWool™ is a new, advanced generation of ‘super soft‘ and highly sustainable glasswool. It is thermally efficient and cost effective in saving energy and providing increased comfort in buildings. EarthWool™ is non-combustible and also reduces unwanted noise from outside the home and limits sound transmission from room to room. Made using recycled glass bottles, sand and using ECOSE™ Technology, EarthWool™ sets a new benchmark for insulation sustainability and ease of handling.

For all of your insulation needs please contact us on 1300 881 030

01/12/2009

Changes to the Energy Efficient Homes Package

The Government has announced changes to the Energy Efficient Homes Package effective from 1st November 2009;

• Insulation assistance up to a maximum of $1,200 regardless of whether the householder owns or rents the dwelling
• Householders must obtain two genuinely independent quotes. Quotes must be written and based on a physical site inspection.
• Installers MUST use an appropriate cover over down lights and other relevant ceiling appliances, as approved and installed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards. Where it is not possible to install a cover (e.g. due to space limitations in flat ceilings,) installers MUST still leave the minimum clearance distance required under the relevant Standards.

02/11/2009

Energy Efficient Homes Package Up and Running

The Federal Governments Energy Efficient Homes package came into effect on July 1st 2009. This package allows owner-occupiers to have ceiling insulation installed up to the value of $1600. If the quoted cost of the job is more than $1600, then the homeowner only pays the difference.

Landlords and tenants are also eligible to have ceiling insulation installed up to the value of $1000.

The Energy Efficiency Group is accredited to install Ceiling Insulation under the scheme, and it has proven to be extremely popular.

If you would like a free measure and quote feel free to contact us on 1300 881 030

04/08/2009

Federal Government Energy Efficient Homes Program Announced

Yesterday the Federal Government announced the "Energy Efficient Homes Package", a $4 billion program aimed at making existing homes more comfortable and energy efficient, and saving home owners money on energy bills.

Under the program the Federal Government is offering;

* A rebate of up to $1600 for the installation of ceiling insulation into owner-occupied homes that are currently uninsulated, or
* A $1600 rebate on the costs of installing a solar hot water system
* A rebate of up to $1000 for landlords to install ceiling insulation into rental properties

The program guidelines will be available from 26th February, and the program will commence 1st July 2009.

Installation of ceiling insulation or solar hot water systems undertaken from yesterday, 3rd February 2009, will be eligible for the rebate once the program commences.

Details of the program can be found at;

www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/index.html

04/02/2009

A first for New South Wales.

Drilling has begun on the first Earth to Air Ground Sourced Direct Exchange Air Conditioning System to be installed in New South Wales.

The 36kW Reverse Cycle System, consisting of four 90 metre bores and two 18kW Compressors, is being installed during a house renovation in the Southern Highlands.

The system will offer enormous savings in energy use over traditional air sourced systems, will be quiter while operating and have less visual impact.

19/11/2008

The Basix (Building Sustainability Index) Monitoring Program Outcomes for the 2005 - 2008 period have been released.

The report can be found at;

www.basix.nsw.gov.au

17/11/2008

The Garnaut Climate Change Review Final Report has been released and provides policy recommendations for Australia's response to climate change.

The report can be downloaded from;

www.garnautreport.org.au

30/09/2008

The long awaited Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper has been released by the Department of Climate Change.

Submissions are invited in response to the green paper. The Government will take stakeholder feedback into account when preparing a white paper and accompanying exposure draft legislation.

Submissions are due on or by 10 September 2008.

For more information please go to;

www.greenhouse.gov.au/greenpaper/

20/07/2008

The Garnaut Climate Change Review Draft Report was released yesterday. A supplementary Draft Report will be released in August 2008, with the Final Report due 30th September 2008.

For more information please go to;

www.garnautreview.org.au

05/07/2008

The Shoalhaven City Christian Outreach Church are building a new centre including a new auditorium with a seating capacity of 700-1000 people, additional ministry and office rooms which include a large Prayer Room, Muso's Green Room, Multimedia Production Room, a Recording Studio, New Christians Room, a Book Shop, Parents Room, larger luxurious Bathrooms, Offices, and an elegant new Foyer.

The Energy Efficiency Group are pleased to be a supply partner on this project. Our services include supply and installation of Thermal and Acoustic insulation products, Acoustic pipe lagging products and Skylights, as well as ensuring that all products supplied and installed comply with the requirements of the BCA Section J report and Acoustic report.

For more information on the Shoalhaven City Christian Outreach Church please go to;

www.shoalhavencoc.org.au

26/05/2008

The Milk Factory in Bowral was originally built in 1921. In July 2005 it opened as an Art Gallery and Exibition space and since early 2007 has been undergoing a wonderful program of expansion and renovation.

To enable the full potential of the Milk Factory's 7 metre ceilings and enormous timber rafters and beams to be realised the Energy Efficiency Group worked closely with the Architect and Project Manager to specify and supply insulation products that could achieve the desired outcome, while not compromising the aesthetics of the project.

Products used during the renovation works include Protherm thermocellular insulation, Polyester thermal insulation and Polyester acoustic insulation.

For more information on the Milk Factory Gallery and Exibition Space please go to;

www.milkfactorygallery.com.au

30/04/2008

The Woonona-Bulli Home Energy Challange has officially finished.

The Challenge was able to help over 200 households in Woonona and Bulli save money on their energy bills and reduce their greenhouse gas emmisions.

Key Outcomes of the Project include;

 · Peak demand reductions achieved were 145 KVA for summer and 192 KVA for winter, 22% and 23% above anticipated results, respectively
· Total energy saving was 369 MWh, an average of 2200KWh per household per year
· Total greenhouse gas emissions savings were 343 tonnes, an average reduction of over 2 tonnes per household
· The package that contributed to the biggest savings per installation was solar hot water
· The biggest overall savings were achieved by fuel switch hot water

Additional benefits include

• Education to help residents move from concern about climate change to behaviour change and utilising energy efficient technologies
• Quality assurance through selecting best practice contractors and high quality products
• Local employment by using local, and mostly small, businesses
• Peak demand reductions delay the need for expensive upgrades of electrical substations
• Many low-income households could afford more efficient appliances than the norm, and in some instances, could afford additional energy efficient packages

The Energy Efficiency Group is proud to have been a supply partner for the Woonona-Bulli Home Energy Challenge, supplying Solar Hot Water Systems, Ceiling Insulation and Data Logging.


15/04/2008

The Energy Efficiency Group is proud to be taking part in the Woonona-Bulli Home Energy Challenge.

We have been chosen as the supplier of Conergy Solar Hot Water Systems for the challenge and are very pleased to be able to help residents of Woonona-Bulli cut their electricity costs and greenhouse gas emmisions.

The Woonona-Bulli Home Energy Challange is a pilot program and is limited to eligible residents of Woonona and Bulli.

For more information please click on the link below;

pagecontent/attachments/WBHEC Solar Hot Water Brochure.pdf

12/11/2007

The NSW Government has announced rebates for the installation of Solar and Electric Heat Pump Hot Water Systems under the states Climate Change Fund.

Eligible applicants can recieve a rebate of up to $1200, dependant on the efficiency of the installed system.

The rebate is available from 1st October 2007 and is in addition to currently available Federal Government rebates and Renewable Energy Certificate rebates.

The Energy Efficiency Group are suppliers of Conergy and Chromagen Hot Water Systems and can assist homeowners with their rebate applications.

Please see below for information on the rebate;

pagecontent/attachments/DECC_Hot Water System Rebate application brochure final.pdf
pagecontent/attachments/DECC_Hot Water System Rebate_AppForm - final.pdf

04/10/2007

The NSW Government has announced rebates for the installation of Ceiling Insulation under the states Climate Change Fund.

Eligible applicants can recieve a rebate for half of the cost of the product and installation, up to a maximum rebate of $300.

This rebate is available from 1st October 2007.

The Energy Efficiency Group are suppliers of a vast range of insulation products and can assist homeowners with their rebate application.

Please see below for information on the rebate;

pagecontent/attachments/DECC_Ceiling Insulation Rebate application brochure final.pdf
pagecontent/attachments/DECC_Ceiling Insulation Rebate_AppForm - final.pdf

04/10/2007

The Federal Government has anounced a $1000 rebate to install Solar and Heat Pump hot water systems to eligible homes.

This rebate became available from the 18th July 2007 and is in addition to the currently available Renewable Energy Certificate rebate.

Energy Efficiency Group are suppliers of Chromagen and Conergy hot water systems.

Please see below for the Fact Sheet;

pagecontent/attachments/solar_hot_water_rebate.rtf

13/07/2007

The Photovoltaic Rebate Program has been increased to $8 per peak watt (to a maximum of $8000) and has been extended to June 2012. This rebate is available for eligible grid connected residential systems.

Energy Efficiency Group can design and install Photovoltaic systems for residential homes.

Please see below for the  guidelines;

pagecontent/attachments/pvrp-guidelines-residential.pdf

13/07/2007

As seen on Carbon Cops. Turn your poor performing single glazed windows and doors into double glazed units for a fraction of the cost of traditional double glazing.

10/07/2007

Now available in Australia. Earth to Air Geothermal Air Conditioning Systems offer superior performance and reliability with greatly reduced energy use and noise pollution.

10/07/2007

Remote Power Generation Programme rebates are available for households, communities, not-for-profit, business, government and other organisations in areas of Australia that do not have easy access to main-grid electricity.

Rebates of up to 50% of the capital cost of the system are available for eligible applicants.

Energy Efficiency Group are designers and suppliers of alternative energy systems.

Please see below for program guidelines;

pagecontent/attachments/RAPS rebate guidelines.pdf 

01/07/2007