Every time you choose an energy-efficient solution for your home, like a heat pump, an inverter air conditioner, or solar panels, you’re contributing to a more sustainable future. But have you ever wondered how much impact a single decision can really have?
In January, thanks to our customers, we achieved an impressive saving of 2,953 tonnes of CO₂. To put it into perspective, that’s equivalent to:
🔥 Taking 642 cars off the road for a year.
🌳 Planting 140,600 trees.
✈️ Avoiding 26,845 one-way flights between Melbourne and Sydney.
🏡 Powering 422 homes with clean energy for a year.
These numbers show the power of individual choices when combined into a collective effort. But how exactly did we achieve these savings? Our products are designed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Here’s how:
Why Do Heat Pumps, Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners, and Solar Panels Reduce CO₂?
Australia’s electricity supply still heavily relies on fossil fuels like coal and gas. By reducing energy consumption or switching to renewable energy, we can significantly cut down the amount of CO₂ released into the atmosphere.
🔥 Heat Pumps: Heating Water with Up to 80% Less Energy
- Traditional water heaters (gas or electric) use a large amount of energy to heat water.
- Heat pumps, on the other hand, extract heat from the air and convert it into thermal energy using minimal electricity.
- This reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional electric water heaters.
- When combined with solar panels, they can operate on 100% renewable energy.
📌 Real-life example: A home with a heat pump can prevent the emission of 3 tonnes of CO₂ per year, the same as planting 140 trees.
❄️ Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners: Less Consumption, More Comfort
- Inverter air conditioners adjust power output based on demand, avoiding energy spikes.
- Multi-split and ducted systems distribute air more efficiently, reducing energy waste.
- In Victoria, rebates are available to encourage the installation of energy-efficient units to cut down emissions.
- By consuming less electricity, these systems help reduce demand from fossil fuel-generated power.
📌 Interesting fact: An inverter air conditioner can use up to 50% less energy than a conventional model.
☀️ Solar Panels: Clean, Free Energy
- Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity without producing CO₂.
- A well-sized solar system can reduce a household’s dependence on the grid by up to 90%.
- By combining solar panels + heat pump + energy-efficient air conditioning, a home can run almost entirely on renewable energy.
📌 Real-life example: A household with solar panels can cut over 5 tonnes of CO₂ per year, the same as removing a car from the road.
How Can You Start Reducing CO₂ at Home?
If you’d like to know how much CO₂ you could save with these systems, book a free consultation with our team. We’ll help you find the best solution for your home and take advantage of the available rebates in Victoria.
