Would you like to find out how you can stay warm and save money this winter by making some simple changes to your home? Want to know what insulation or what a solar hot water system looks like? Then come along with your energy efficiency and carbon footprint questions and have them answered by our expert panel and see our mini energy efficiency display over a hot drink and a few nibbles.
The Hobart City Council and Sustainable Living Tasmania will be holding a series of Question and Answer Forum at the following locations and times:
| Day/Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 10 July 2008 | 5.30pm to 7.00pm | Fern Tree Community Centre |
| Saturday 12 July 2008 | 2.00pm to 3.30pm | Lenah Valley Primary School, Creek Road |
| Monday 14 July 2008 | 12:00pm to 1.30pm | Derwent Sailing Squadron, Marieveille Esp, Sandy Bay |
| Thursday 17 July 2008 | 5.30pm to 7.00pm | Lenah Valley Primary School, Creek Road |
| Saturday 19 July 2008 | 2.00pm to 3.30pm | St Stevens Hall, 520 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay |
| Sunday 20 July 2008 | 2.00pm to 3.30pm | Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, Gourlay St, West Hobart |
Alternatively you can download a PDF flier with more information.
Energy efficient building design is all about the creation of homes that are comfortable for people to live in all year round. That is, naturally cool in summer and warm in winter without the need to use costly and time consuming energy sources. Temperature and light are maintained at comfortable levels with a minimum requirement for active systems such as heaters, air conditioners and daytime lighting.
Energy efficiency has many benefits for home owners:
In April 2001 Hobart City Council launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging energy efficient new houses and home extensions.
A set of guidelines has been prepared for prospective home builders and designers. The guidelines cover the range of considerations from an analysis of the site and the opportunities it presents for energy efficient design, through to building orientation and layout, ventilation/cooling, insulation and landscaping.
The guidelines identify the key principles in using the sun's energy and are intended to promote understanding of how to use the sun's energy during the building design stage to achieve energy efficiency. The practice of energy efficient design will help reduce demand on non-renewable energy resources consumed by the heating and cooling of buildings.
Printed guidelines are also available (at no cost) from the customer counter of the Hobart Council Centre, on the corner of Elizabeth and Davey Streets.
To persuade home builders to pursue energy efficient options, Hobart City Council has introduced two rebate schemes:
*The Planning Fee component of the rebate excludes costs associated with the notification of an application by advertising in the “Mercury”.
