With winter on the way, two things are certain: temperatures will drop and household power bills will rise.
To help Wyndham residents power their homes and keep themselves warm while avoiding bill shock, a new ‘Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kit’ is being made available at the end of this month.
The kits, which can be borrowed from Wyndham libraries, allow residents to check where and how they are using energy at home and identify causes of high electricity and water use.
They include energy meters to monitor electricity consumption, thermal imaging cameras to identify areas of heat loss and water-measurement devices to help reduce water usage.
The kits also come with a carrying case, USB cable and instruction guide.
While they come with instructions, Wyndham councillor Robert Szatkowski invited residents to attend an online launch, which includes a demonstration of how to use the kits and get the most out of them.
“We’re committed to offering activities and opportunities for residents to learn more
about ‘Green Living’,” Cr Szatkowski said.
“Our May Green Living theme is ‘Energy Smart Wyndham’ which coincides with the
‘My Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kit’ launch. This initiative is supported by our Resilient Wyndham Strategy 2021- 2025, which aims to help our community lower greenhouse gas emissions and reach net zero by 2040.”
The launch will be held on Tuesday April 30 from 7-8.30pm, with expert Lucinda Flynn not only demonstrating how to use the kits, but also providing information about how to prepare homes to ensure they stay warm throughout winter.
For bookings and more information, visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/energy-water-efficiency-
