Households are often overwhelmed by the amount of information available describing the best actions to save energy and water and to reduce greenhouse gases. It can be difficult to decide what action to take.

Free, independent assessment

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 ecogize assessor will provide advice from the smallest behaviour change to major investments such as a solar hot water system or photovoltaic panels.

The assessment is fully funded by the Australian governments Green Loans program.

What will you get?

From this assessment, householders get a tailored, expert report listing the most effective changes for their home.

What is involved?

The assessment involves 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 is entered into a sophisticated assessment software tool to allow environmental impact calculations.

How long does it take?

The length of the inspection is influenced by the amount of information readily available, the size of the property and the number of energy and water systems to be considered. Generally the assessment takes less than 90mins.

About the Program

Green Loans is a fully subsidised Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. The Green Loans Program assists Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products. The Program commenced on 1 July 2009.