Coolplanet is approved to conduct free residential energy assessments under the Australian Government's Green Loans Program.
The Green Loans program is a new initiative to help Australians tackle climate change and to assist in the installation of solar, water saving, and energy efficient products.
In particular, the Program will provide householders with detailed Home Sustainability Assessments by suitably qualified Assessors, a tailored Assessment Report, general renovation information and access to subsidised 'Green Loans' of up to $10,000 to make your home more energy and water efficient.
Through the Green Loans Program, householders are able to access a free, comprehensive Home Sustainability Assessment to reduce their energy and water bills, increase the comfort of their home and help reduce damaging carbon pollution.
This independent assessment by a qualified expert assessor will provide advice from the smallest behaviour change to major investments such as a solar hot water system or photovoltaic panels.
The assessment will be valid for six months.
What is Involved?
The assessment will involve the physical inspection of major energy and water systems relating to thermal comfort, water heating, lighting, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, water efficiency and outdoor consumption, and waste management. The data will be entered into a sophisticated assessment software tool to allow environmental impact calculations.
How long will it take?
The length of the inspection will be influenced by the amount of information readily available, the size of the property and the number of energy and water systems to be considered. Each assessment should take around 1.5 hours to complete.
What Are Greenloans?
Many households who take up a Home Sustainability Assessment may be interested in taking out a loan to undertake the home improvements suggested in the assessment report.
To assist these households, the Australian Government will lower the cost of finance by providing a loan subsidy to participating financial institutions. This subsidy will cover the interest on borrowing of up to $10,000 for a period of up to four years.
The household can chose which participating bank, credit union or building society they wish to apply for a loan with.
Participating financial institutions will have to agree to national requirements for passing on the subsidy. This agreement will include safeguards to ensure that the full subsidy is passed on to the household through reduced cost finance.
To Be Eligible
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Aged 18 or over.
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You must be the dwelling owner or renter listed on the lease.
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The house must have been built at least 1 year ago.
Coolplanet is conducting assessments in Northern NSW and South East Queensland - from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour.
Coolplanet can travel beyond these boundaries if enough assessments can be done at a similar time.
To Register
Contact Coolplanet on 02 6680 8242 or info(at)coolplanet.com.au
Bookings can also be made directly through the government by calling 1800 895 076. When booking, remember to ask for Coolplanet to conduct your assessment.
