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The Energy Efficient Home Cost Breakdown

A good energy efficient home is an investment that will really pay for itself in the long run. A home that requires no artificial heating and cooling can save hundreds of dollars on energy bills every year. In a household with 2 adults and 3 children, the savings can be almost 50% of your energy bill!

In addition to being cost effective, of course, energy efficient buildings are one of the easiest ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Australia, 56% of our greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the home, mostly attributed to energy use from hot water, heating and cooling.

Cost Breakdown

We breakdown the energy of two homes for an "average" households (2 adults, 3 children) and show how you energy efficient home can save you over $1000 a year! Note the difference during those hot summer months (Q3), where energy use can triple when you switch on the air con. Meanwhile, an energy efficient home with solar power can actually help generate electricity during those months and help bring your overall expenditure down.

How does your home stack up?

The Energy Efficient Home Electricity, gas and solar power	The "Average" Home Electricity only
Q1: $191.50 1732.2 kWh	Q1: $418.98 2910 kWh
Q2: $168.51 1508 kWh	Q2: $337.84 2308 kWh
Q3: $312.24 2179.1 kWh	Q3: $1100.36 6940 kWh
Q4: $285.77 2232.0 kWh	Q4: $649.32 4053 kWh
Total Electricity used: 7651.6 kWh	Total Electricity used: 15611.0 kWh
Annual Energy Expenditure: $1299.36 (save 48 %)	Annual Energy Expenditure: $2506.50

*Annual Electricity expenditure: $958.02 Additional costs of gas for boosting solar hot water system

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