What’s the first thing you think of when you are hit with a hot summer day? Air-conditioning. Although it provides so much pleasure to your home environment, it’s not so nice on the electricity bills. Follow these tips from our energy assessors at Energy Rating Perth to provide a more cost effective way to be
While many of our clients today at Energy Rating Perth wish to reduce their carbon footprint and their energy bills, they are moving towards renewable energy sources like solar panels. It may be an expensive initial investment but our clients at Energy Rating Perth are usually placated by the fact that the government provides them
At Energy Rating Perth we urge our clients to incorporate solar passive design into their homes so that full advantage can be taken of the sun in the winters to avoid costs from heating your home. The following steps can be taken prior to the building design or to renovate a new home that may
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:
