Home Energy Efficiency Program
The Home Energy Efficiency Program supports up to 600 lower-income households in the ACT a year with practical ways to reduce their energy bills and improve household energy efficiency.
How we help
The Home Energy Efficiency team visits your home to provide free, practical energy efficiency advice tailored to your home, family and lifestyle. We visit all types of housing including private rentals, privately owned homes, supported accommodation and Housing ACT properties.
We offer practical support through providing:
a personalised Home Energy Visit report with advice and recommendations for your home
draught proofing
an energy saving kit that includes a heated throw rug, cooling towel and thermometer.
*Some eligible households may also receive thick block-out curtains and pelmets in two living areas.
We offer education and support around:
using appliances
heating/cooling
water heating
using efficient solar energy
referrals to other services
reading and understanding electricity/gas bills
checking energy concessions or rebates
Who do we support?
You can take part in this program if you meet the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) income limits or if you hold a:
Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
Low-income Health Care Card
Veteran's Affairs Pension Card
Not sure if your income is below the NRAS income limit? Get in touch and we are happy to help.
A quote from a Companion (the people we support)
A Ngunnawal elder participated in the program where she received curtains in her bedroom and living area. We assisted her in applying for a reverse cycle system on medical grounds with Housing ACT.
She sent this message after she received the curtains:
“A day in bed. But it's so nice to have privacy now. Plus, the curtains look lovely, keeping the room nice and dark when I need it and being heaps warmer. I feel so spoilt.”
She also called the day the reverse cycle system was installed to say she was happy.
She was so pleased with the program that she referred many of her friends, for whom we have also completed a home energy assessment.
Contact our team for a free Home Energy Efficiency Assessment
See if you are eligible for the program by contacting our team on 02 6234 7408 or email us at energyefficiency@vinnies-cg.org.au
Supported by
The Home Energy Efficiency Program is fully funded by the ACT government's City and Environment Directorate (CED).
*Block-out curtains and pelmets are provided for homes that have no other form of window covering. Block-out curtains and pelmets cannot be fitted to some window styles or locations.