Deans Marsh Energy Efficiency Program
Helping Deans Marsh residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
The Deans Marsh Energy Efficiency Program is an initiative of Deans Marsh Community Cottage delivered by Geelong Sustainability with funding from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Surf Coast Shire. The aim of the program is to provide residents of Deans Marsh and surrounds with expert advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of their homes in order to reduce their energy consumption and emissions.
This program offers residents a detailed energy efficiency audit at a subsidised rate. Audits are conducted by a professional, accredited energy assessor and help participants to:
- make informed, cost-effective improvements to the home to reduce energy consumption and save money on energy bills
- make the home more comfortable, especially during the winter and summer months
- make the home more economically and environmentally sustainable
What’s included in an energy efficiency audit?
The in-home audits are delivered by an experienced and accredited home energy assessor from Geelong Sustainability. While conducting the audit, the assessor will talk you through opportunities for improving home comfort and reducing their energy bills. At the end of the audit, participants received a detailed report explaining:
A review of the features of your home that contribute to energy efficiency
Efficiency issues within the home, such as insulation gaps or inefficient appliances
Suggested prioritisation of upgrades
Government rebates available
How much will it cost?
Home Energy Efficiency Audits normally cost between $400 and $550. For this program a limited number of audits are being offered at $75 each ($50 concession), thanks to subsidies from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Surf Coast Shire.
Book Now
Book your home audit today by following the link below. The audits generally take between 1-1.5hrs and are offered during business hours. Once we have received payment and booking confirmation, our assessor will reach out to the phone number provided to arrange a time.
DIY Home Energy Audits
If you would prefer to conduct a home audit yourself, Deans Marsh Community Cottage are loaning out a DIY Home Energy Audit Kit for the duration of the program.
This toolkit equips you with essential resources to identify and address factors influencing both energy and water efficiency. By pinpointing areas where improvements can be made, you'll not only reduce your household's environmental footprint but also lower utility bills, making a positive impact on both your budget and the planet.
In the Kit you will receive the following items:
Power-Mate Lite (10 Amp)
Thermal Camera: FLIR TG267
Energy Efficiency Indicator Thermometer
Water Flow Measuring Cup
Terms and Conditions
- The full amount of $75 ($50 for concession) is payable upon booking the audit visit.
- All transactions will incur a 1.5% Credit Card booking fee.
- Cancellations with at least 48 hours notice will be eligible for a full refund.
- Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will not be eligible for a refund.
- Cancellations with between 2 and 48 hours notice will be eligible to reschedule.
- Cancellations with less than 2 hours notice will not be eligible for a refund or a reschedule.
- All requests for cancellations and rescheduling must be received in writing to info@geelongsustainability.org.au
This program is being delivered by Geelong Sustainability on behalf of Deans Marsh Community Cottage, and funded by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Surf Coast Shire.
