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