For a Greener Future

Check out the top four rating and assessment systems being used in Australia to determine how energy-efficient home, school or other building is.

As time goes on, we are developing more and more technologies and methods to reduce the amount of energy we use in our day-to-day life. 

This has come as a result of growing concern for the environment and of course, increased energy costs. 

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To truly live in a modern, sustainable world we have to find ways to be more energy-efficient.

Energy saving doesn’t have to be a difficult task, so when building your home, ensure that the plans are made to create a sustainable home, a 6 star energy rating house.

On this article, we’ve discussed a number of different methods of reducing energy consumption in the home. Some of these are concerned with how the house itself is constructed and the importance of proper planning to receive a 6 star energy rating. Some other ways include the appliances and equipment that is used in the house itself. But one of the most important aspects of energy efficiency from a big picture perspective is our own habits as individuals. Not only is it important to live your life in such a way that you use energy as efficiently as you can, but there is also value in developing such habits in the younger generation.

A residential energy rating or home energy rating system is referred to the thermal performance for a residential home in Australia. The Australian government introduced energy efficiency measures for houses on 1 January 2003 under the Building Code of Australia and by this law, every house new or old have to adopt a standard rating system. Two types of rating systems are now being used in Australia. They are 6 Star Energy Rating and 5 Star Energy Rating.

A 6 Star energy rating indicates a higher level of thermal energy performance. From November 2011, 6 Star is the minimum rating equivalent in most of Australia. This rating standard is used as a home energy rating service.

A 5 Star energy rating means, a building achieves a high level of thermal energy performance and will require minimum levels of heating and cooling to be comfortable in different weathers.

The residential energy rating system consists of testing some of the variables. Such as:

The amount and location of air leaks

The amount of leakage from HVAC distribution ducts

The effectiveness of insulation in walls and ceilings 

Windows and doors

Water heating system and thermostats

The test is performed by using some specialised equipment, like duct leakage tester, a blower door test, and infrared cameras.

The benefits of home energy rating:

It helps to understand how energy efficient a home is

Helps to calculate the accurate cost of home ownership

Ensures a higher home resale value

Reduces energy bills

Improves home comfort

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Either to achieve higher energy rating for your home or just to contribute to the environment, switching to energy efficient LED lighting system is one of the most effective things to do.

Here are 15 reasons why you should change your lighting system TODAY and replace it with modern LED lights

1. LED lights use less energy to produce the same amount of lights as CFL or regular lighting systems

2. Though purchasing LED for the first time is a little expensive, the maintenance cost is relatively low 

3. LED lights last 10 times longer than CFLs and WAY longer than regular incandescents.

4. Absolutely rust proof, making them suitable for outdoor use

 5. They don’t contribute to the heat build up in your room thus won’t affect your thermal cost.

6. No mercury or harmful chemicals are used in the production of LED lights, hence LED is environment-friendly 

 7. Do not emit UV or any other harmful lighting that can be harmful to the skin and eyes

8. Suitable using with small portable generator for emergency situations because of the low electricity requirements

9. Available in a number of different colour, so pretty much all your occasions can be covered with LED lights

10. They stick to the true colour without gradually burning out

 11. LED lights do not flicker and there’s no high power discharge, healthy for your eyes!

12.  You can adjust the luminosity of the lights according to your needs.

13. LED lights are recyclable

14.  Easy to install and uninstall

15. Finally, LED lights don’t attract insects and bugs!

There you have it! 15 absolutely valid reason to change your lighting system with energy efficient LED lights. To measure the energy efficiency of your home get the energy audit done by a professional energy rating company. Superior Energy Rating provides reliable energy audits and surveys in comprehensive price. For more energy-related updates stay tuned with us!

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