Step 1 of 12 8% HiddenName First Last HiddenEmail PhoneHeating and coolingIs your HVAC system less than 10 years old? Yes No Do you have a programmable thermostat? Yes No Is your thermostat set to a low temperature? Yes No Are the filters and ducts clean? Yes No Do you use ceiling fans? Yes No Are your heating and cooling systems energy-efficient? Yes No Water heatingDo you use an energy-efficient hot water system ie heat pump or solar hot water? Yes No Is your hot water system positioned near the bathroom? Yes No Is the thermostat set to a low temperature? Yes No Are your hot water pipes properly insulated? Yes No Do you use a water-efficient showerhead? Yes No Appliances and electronicsAre your appliances and electronics energy-efficient check via energy calculator? Yes No Are they plugged into power strips? Yes No Is your microwave turned off when not in use? Yes No Is your microwave turned off when not in use? Yes No Fridges and freezersDo the doors seal properly and not leak air? Yes No Is there less than 5mm of frost build-up on the freezer walls? Yes No Is there less than 5mm of frost build-up on the freezer walls? Yes No Do you run only one fridge and freezer? Yes No Are they energy-efficient (check via energy calculator)? Yes No Are they situated in a cool, well-ventilated and shaded area? Yes No Is the temperature of the fridge between 3-5°C and the freezer between minus 15-18°C? Yes No LightingAre you using energy-efficient light bulbs ie LED? Yes No Do you use lights with low wattage? Yes No Do your outdoor lights have motion sensors? Yes No Can each light be turned on and off individually? Yes No Do you use individual lamps in each room? Yes No Do you use skylights? Yes No CookingDoes the oven door seal properly? Yes No Do you use energy-efficient appliances? Yes No Standby powerDo you use a standby power controller to reduce standby time? Yes No Do your appliances have low standby power? Yes No Do you turn off your appliances at the wall or power board? Yes No WindowsDoes the glass have a tint or coating? Is a thin film applied on the glass? Yes No Are your window frames timber, uPVC or combination frames, rather than aluminum? Yes No Are your blinds white or almost white? Do your blinds have a reflective surface on the outside to help reduce the energy used to cool your home? Yes No Are your blinds and pelmet fitted tightly so there’s no room for air to be trapped? Yes No Do you have thick fabric curtains to help increase insulation? Yes No Do your windows have a ventilation opening to allow heat to escape and reduce the work your air conditioner has to do? Yes No Shading and landscapingDoes your external shading have a light colour? Does it have a reflective surface on the outside? Yes No Does the positioning of your external shading structures match the level of sun you receive? Do you have horizontal shading on any north-facing openings? Yes No Do your plants provide shade in summer to protect your home from heat? Yes No Do you use ground cover plants rather than pavers or concrete, which can attract heat and make more work for your air conditioner? Yes No Are your skylights covered by external blinds or louvers to stop unwanted heat coming in? Yes No Have you planted deciduous vines to grow on your pergolas for summer shade? Yes No Have you planted deciduous vines to grow on your pergolas for summer shade? Yes No InsulationIs your home made of something that has good insulation properties, like aerated concrete blocks, hollow expanded polystyrene blocks, rendered extruded polystyrene sheets, and even straw bales? Yes No Do your roof and ceiling have insulation? Yes No Do your external walls have insulation? Yes No Is there insulation under the floor? Yes No Do your downlights have protectors installed in the ceiling? Yes No Do you have the right amount of exterior shading for your insulation? Yes No Do you have the right amount of exterior shading for your insulation? Yes No Proofing and sealingHave you fixed any cracks or gaps in your interior wall joints? Yes No Are there seals around your windows where air leaks? Yes No Are there seals between any excess space between doors and their frames? Yes No Do you have door sweeps at the bottom edge of your doors? Yes No Have you sealed gaps where your air conditioner enters your home? Yes No Have you had an electrician install draught-proofing gaskets behind your electrical points? Yes No Have you had an electrician check exposed piping, electrical or telephone lines and seal any gaps around them? Yes No Energy Efficient Products installedDo you have a solar energy system installed at your house? Yes No What are your bi-monthly power bills?Do you regularly clean your solar panels ie at lease every 6 months? Yes No Do you have a swimming pool? Yes No Have you installed any of the following... Pool Blanket Solar Heating Variable Speed Drive Pump Do you have energy and water monitoring in the home? Yes No Do you own an electric car? Yes No
