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"We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without
breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built before 2003 have a low
average energy rating of 1.8 stars out of 10. This means they’re often
uncomfortable to live in and expensive to run.
There’s a strong case for a “renovation wave” of home energy upgrades across
Australia. Reducing the use of fossil gas and improving the energy efficiency
of existing housing by nearly 50% is also central to achieving net zero
emissions by 2050.
Energy-saving upgrades such as solar panels, batteries, insulation,
draught-proofing and hot water heat pumps also reduce the cost of energy bills.
So while there’s an upfront cost, upgrades can reduce household expenses in the
long run.
We wanted to find out what’s holding people back from getting energy-saving
upgrades. We surveyed 100 Australian households and interviewed 19 people about
their experiences. Our new research revealed five major barriers that stop
these upgrades from being accessible to most households. Suppliers, governments
and community organisations can all help overcome these barriers."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
