The Home Energy Efficiency Kit is a set of practical tools designed to help identify hidden energy waste and leaks in your home.
Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, this kit will guide you through simple steps to make improvements that can enhance comfort, reduce energy use, lower your utility costs, and contribute to saving the environment.
Home Energy Efficiency Kits are free to hire at Rockdale and Eastgardens Bayside library branches.
What's in the Kit
- 1 x Power-Mate Lite: See how much energy your appliances really use.
- 1 x Room Thermometer: Check the temperature and spot areas where your home might be losing heat or cooling.
- 1 x Water Flow Measuring Cup: Identify if your taps and showers can save water.
- 1 x Protech QC1950 IR Camera with USB-C Cable: Visual images of heat loss areas will help pinpoint insulation gaps and drafts.
- 1 x Instruction Guide: Step-by-step guide to using the tools and making improvements.
- 1 x Instructional Video: Quick tips via QR code on the case to guide you on how to use the kit.
Benefits of Using the Kit
- Cost Savings: By identifying and fixing energy inefficiencies, you can potentially reduce your energy bills.
- Enhanced Comfort: Seal drafts and improve insulation, making your home cozy all year round.
- Environmental Impact: Reduce your energy and water usage to help lower your carbon footprint and protect the environment.
- The kit is free at Bayside Libraries, with the same process as borrowing a book.
By simply walking through your home with the kit, you can spot small changes that make a big difference - helping you save on bills while creating a more energy-smart and comfortable home.
Information Sessions
To support the launch of the kits, there will be four Information Sessions to be held at Rockdale and Eastgardens Libraries.
Rockdale Library
Session 1: Afternoon Tea, Thursday 10 July, from 2 to 3pm
Session 2: Morning Tea, Saturday 12 July, from 10 to 11am
Eastgardens Library
Session 3: Morning Tea, Tuesday 15 July, from 10 to 11am
Session 4: Morning Tea, Saturday 19 July, from 10 to 11am