IS this possible? cost effective while being fully sustainable ?
I want to do my part, but times are getting tougher....
Browse Forums Eco Living Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 2Jun 29, 2009 12:39 am Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 6Jun 29, 2009 9:55 pm Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 8Jun 29, 2009 10:59 pm Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 10Jun 29, 2009 11:13 pm Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 11Jun 30, 2009 1:12 am 2nd-Fix | Blog Building with Desyn Homes previously with the insolvent [url=https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAdelaide/videos/1162546323776021/]Endeavour Homes[/url] Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 14Jun 30, 2009 3:39 pm Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 16Jul 01, 2009 1:21 am Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 18Jul 29, 2009 1:31 pm Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: ECO AND COST EFFECTIVENESS? 19Jul 29, 2009 9:10 pm Easy. Have a free assessment done - http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/assessments/index.html And an energy assessor such as myself will assess your house and provide a list of things that could be done. Within the next 6 months you can then apply for an interest free green loan (Value up to $10K) to do some improvements you'd desire. and I'm sure some these should be on the list of to do's. Govt will install the ceiling insulation for free. I'd suggest that wall insulation should also be done. Water - SA Govt is most likely about to provide Adelaide homes the option to install a low flow showerhead and toilet retrofit under a bulk by deal offer. Solar PV - other items might be a better value priority Fit low energy lights such as CFL and LED technologies Install ceiling fans Consider a few skylights Introduce cross flow ventilation for summer Fit a gas boosted solar Hot Water system to replace the leaky one. Rainwater tank - if you like to water your garden during restrictions - good idea - and can also plump it to the laundry, toilet and other non potable areas. Grey water - again - if you like gardening consider where you cna use it - and plant some shade for summer. Draft proof - very effective and low cost. DG - fit heavy curtains or thermal blinds which is better value for money - but consider DG replacements on windows that provide you with natural light and/or views. And if it was a new build and not eligble for the free assessment. I also do private consultations for new builds, plan reviews, building materials sugestions for a modest fee. And if they are net savy - then obviously forums and lots of time and the passion to read, learn and apply the info and sift through the hype and b&^%$t "green" advertising. But IMHO - If you can find someone with diverse experience and a passion for environmental housing advising you - it is money well spent. Steve custom probably not. Volume, most defiantly, but spec would vary. If youre doing a knock down, there additional costs associated with that that will eat into your budget… 1 10223 Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks 3 7864 |