The ACT Home Energy Assessment Scheme is to be expanded to bring lower power bills to people and families renting in the ACT, by providing them with free in-home energy assessments.
Announced by the Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Shane Rattenbury the program looks at simple things people can do around their rental home to help save money and avoid bill shock.
“It can be very hard for renters to make major energy-saving changes to their home,” Mr Rattenbury said.
“By expanding this program, we are able to provide renters with tailored information, such as draught-proofing and using heating and cooling appliances and materials efficiently,” he said.
“The ACT Government has engaged the Australian Energy Foundation to design and deliver the program, in partnership with ACT based organisation, Better Renting.”
Mr Rattenbury encouraged renters as well as homeowners to take part in the program to maximise energy efficiency and save money.
“An assessor will either come to your home or talk with you by phone to help find those little cheap and quick fixes you can do, and help show how you can reduce the amount of energy you use for heating, cooling, appliances, hot water, lighting and cooking,” he said.
“Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the ACT Home Energy Assessment Scheme and its assessors will work in accordance with current public health directions and advice,” he said.
The Minister said the home energy assessments would be offered in-home, by phone and online.
Further information on the Home Energy Assessment Scheme for renters can be accessed at this PS News link.
