Not only is energy efficiency assessed within the home but also your workplace or office. You spend just as much time at your workplace as you do your home during the week if you work traditional hours. Follow these guidelines recommended by our energy assessors at Energy Rating Perth below to ensure you’re saving in all
In the past Amazon has been known for their efforts towards the environment as they have invested a lot of company time and resources towards wind turbine energy production. Now, Amazon have gone green by installing solar panels to 15 of their warehouses. In the future, they aim towards a bigger and better environment by
When a 6-Star energy assessment is conducted by an average energy assessor, the building is usually assessed against the main climate zone it is placed in. Here at Energy Rating Perth we go beyond the average assessment. If you consult with us prior to completing the building design, we can provide consultancy on many factors
The team at Energy Rating Perth are looking into the question: “Is solar really worth it?” Solar power has made a huge advancement in recent years with 1.5 million homes in Australia already having a solar power PV system. Many industry professionals say Solar power is the future. In the previous 4 years, studies have
In June 2017, student’s from Cal Poly’s Prototype Vehicles Laboratory are setting out to try and take over the world record for the fastest land speed for a solar powered vehicle. Currently the record stands at 23.5mph for FIA and 56.74mph for the Guinness Book World Record. The students design relies exclusively on solar power,
When conducting a 6 Star Energy Rating Assessment, our energy assessors take many factors into consideration beyond just the glazing and building envelope performance. It considers phenomenon such as building materials and their level of thermal mass. The term thermal mass simply means the ability of a solid mass to absorb and store heat. Dense
The energy assessors at Energy Rating Perth are always recommending ways to improve energy efficiency for our clients and homeowners. But what if we could tell you that it’s possible to make your home almost completely self-sustaining with the use of green technology. This is beneficial for your carbon footprint and your electricity bills. Solar:
Lighting can make up to 20% of your electricity bills, so if you are using energy efficient materials it can make a dramatic change to your usage. Our energy assessors at Energy Rating Perth recommend swapping from incandescent bulbs to LED will not only help the environment but it will help your bank account too.
