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
Sorted Kāinga Ora is a free financial capability programme designed
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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
Damp air is harder to heat
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Space heating is 36% of household energy use
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
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
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
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
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Damp air causes respiratory problems
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees