How to Reduce Your Power Bill: The Real Impact of Insulation
If your home feels cold in winter and expensive to
At Awarua Synergy, we’re passionate about creating homes that are not just houses, but warm, energy-efficient, healthy spaces where families can thrive. We've created a series of videos to help you make the most of your home.
If your home feels cold in winter and expensive to
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If you’re planning to improve your home’s insulation, you might
Summer has finally arrived, and with it some warmer temperatures!
For many homeowners, especially in Southland, a heat pump is
When it comes to making your home warmer, drier and
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Damp air is harder to heat
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions