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When it comes to the green home, ratings matter. There are a number of eco certification for home based appliances and white goods. Plus you can get your home professionally assessed for energy efficiency.

Residential homes can be given a rating based on the National House Energy Rating (NatHERS) which is an index of the home’s thermal performance. It is done through a professional analysis by a qualified assessor working in conjunction with the builder of the home. NatHERS provides a baseline for assessment software to rate a home’s energy efficiency potential. Most homes in Australia currently fall below a 5 star rating, but the current tool has now been adapted to allow for a potential 10 star rating (which would be equivalent to zero conditioning energy). This system is based purely on the home’s infrastructure and does not include appliances or hot water systems. Find out more about energy ratings for your home.

Good insulation is a key feature in any energy efficient home. And homeowners are keen to take advantage of Kevin Rudd’s important announcement last week, with funds for ceiling insulation becoming available from the federal government. The Federal Government will be providing eligible homes wiht free ceiling insulation worth $1600. Landlords and renters can benefit too with rental properties being included in the package.

Yet with all the available insulation out there, which one should we consider?

Eco Home Tip #16 – Ask about the R value – the measure for insulation materials is the R value. A high R value means better insulation potential. For example, Pink Batts offers a range ceiling insulation products that have an R value of up to 6.0.

Eco Home Tip #17 – Natural insulation – Take your insulation innovation even further and look for ceiling insulation made from sustainable materials, such as Goldenfleece wool insulation. All natural wool fibre has great insulating properties, with the CSIRO claiming, “wool insulation performs better because of it’s ability to rapidly absorb and desorb moisture from the air.” And you’ll be helping out the rural farmers!

Eco Home Tip #18 – DIY insulation – there are lots of simple insulating ideas homeowners can adapt to protect their homes against the elements. Seal draughts with door snakes or hang some thick curtains on your windows to keep out the coming cold.

Insulation is the first step to a great energy efficient home that will save you money. Well designed homes that incorporate insulation, thermal mass design and sustainable energy alternatives, such as solar panels, can save some homeowners up to 50% on their annual energy consumption. Plus you get to enjoy the comfort of having a pleasant living environment year round.

You can find more great eco home ideas on the Green Pages.

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Can you build your own solar home energy panels? No doubt about it! It is being done by a fast growing number of energy – and earth – saving enthusiasts, many of whom have no appropriate experience.
The reason for this growth in solar home energy self-help is simple. We all know by now that it is simply unsustainable to continue consuming fossil fuels at the rate that we’ve been doing for the last few decades.
We also notice – especially during the current adverse economic climate – that is is equally unsustainable for our household finances to continue spending growing amounts of hard-earned income on home energy needs.
And of course, the one excellent reason why you as a homeowner may want to learn how to build your own solar home energy panels, is simply because it is much cheaper than getting a ready-made system from a supplyer.
Last, but not least, if you manage to build your own solar home energy panels system, you will immediately have increased the value of your home substantially – especially taking into consideration the savings involved by doing it yourself.
Not everyone interested in solar energy for home use will go about it in the same way. While you may want to make your own solar generator by using PV cells built into arrays of solar panels, there are many other attempts involving a variety of technologies.
One interesting method which is growing in popularity is the stirling engine coupled with solar power input.
The stirling engine was originally developed – in the early 1900’s – as an alternative to the steam engine, which was considered dangerous because of the pressurized steam.
More recently there has been a revival in interest in this silent and efficient engine, with modifications coupling it to a parabolic dish for concentrated sunlight. Solar radiation then supplies the external heat to set this “external combustion” engine in motion. The engine is then used to generate electricity for home use.
A successful solar stirling engine should probably produce at least 3 kilowatt, which will roughly suit the power use of an average residential home.
All said and done, currently the easiest and most cost effective way to produce a suffient amount of electricity for home use is to make your own solar home energy panels.
All the parts can be sourced cheaply, and no high-tech fiddling and manufacturing is required.
There are excellent courses and guides available with thoroughly proven methods, backed by sound theoretical knowledge.
And the benefits are clear:
- You know it works. You can rest assured that thousands of people have built their own systems successfully.
- You can significantly reduce your power bill. In fact, you can even eliminate it alltogether!
- You will save thousands compared to buying retail panels and having the system installed.
- Concerned about global warming? By building your own system you will be doing your part for the environment!
- After you install the solar panels on your home the value of your home should increase by thousands.
- You can easily start a home business by building and reselling the completed solar panels.

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