Energy Efficiency Solutions

The most impactful upgrades are LED lighting conversion (saves 75-80% on lighting costs), solar panel installation with smart inverters, energy-efficient appliances on dedicated circuits, smart thermostats and automation, and ceiling fans to reduce air conditioning use. For Melbourne homes, combining solar with battery storage maximizes savings. We assess your property and energy usage to recommend the most cost-effective upgrades for your situation.

LED lighting conversions typically pay for themselves in 1-2 years. Solar installations in Geelong and Western Melbourne generally achieve ROI in 3-6 years depending on system size and electricity usage. Smart home automation shows immediate savings on power bills. Energy-efficient appliance circuits and power management systems pay for themselves within 2-4 years. We provide detailed ROI projections for all recommended upgrades.

Yes! Victoria offers several rebates including the Solar Victoria rebate (up to $1,400 for solar panels), Solar Battery rebate (up to $3,000), and the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program for LED lighting and other efficiency measures. We help you navigate available rebates and ensure all work meets eligibility requirements. Rebates significantly reduce upfront costs and accelerate your return on investment.

Absolutely! We specialize in optimizing existing solar installations with smart monitoring systems, battery storage integration, load management automation, and energy-efficient circuits that maximize solar self-consumption. For homes in Western Melbourne and Geelong with solar panels, we can add smart inverters, consumption monitoring, and automated switching to ensure you're using solar energy most effectively and minimizing grid reliance.

Complete LED conversion for a typical 3-4 bedroom home costs $800-$1,500, depending on the number of lights and fixture types. This includes quality LED downlights, bulbs, and dimmers where needed. With Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) rebates, costs can be significantly reduced. Given that LEDs use 75-80% less energy than halogen lights and last 15-25 years, the investment pays for itself quickly through reduced electricity bills.

Smart meters and energy monitoring systems provide real-time visibility into your electricity consumption, helping identify energy-wasting appliances and habits. They enable time-of-use pricing optimization, automated load shifting, solar production monitoring, and detailed consumption analytics. For Geelong and Melbourne Western Suburbs homes, smart monitoring typically identifies 15-30% in potential savings through behavioral changes and automation alone, making them highly cost-effective investments.