Household energy assessments
Boucher Consultancy is an accredited Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessor with the Victorian government and undertakes home energy assessments.
We will conduct a site visit to inspect, measure and provide an upgrade plan for your home.
Cost $380 (inc. GST) - assessment and report.
Cost $480 (inc. GST) - assessment, report and Scorecard certificate.
An energy assessment and 50-70 personalised page report provides householders with a 5-10 year plan to improve the thermal envelope, transition gas appliances to electric and independent solar PV and battery recommendations. The report includes photos of problem areas, links to quality products and local organisations who can assist with upgrades. A small travel fee applies to houses outside the greater Ballarat area.
Householders can receive a Scorecard certificate for an additional $100 fee.
The Certificate provides a Scorecard rating for your home.
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The report will focus on the following areas:
Insulation
A physical inspection of the ceiling cavity and underfloor (if suspended) to clarify the current insulation r-value. The inspection will also determine the quality of existing insulation cover and whether gaps in insulation coverage are present. The report will provide links to high quality insulation products and recommended local installers who can assist with upgrades.
Draft Proofing
A physical inspection of all draft points in your home using thermal imaging
technologies. The report will identify areas of heat loss / gain within your home. If appropriate, the report will provide links to high quality products to help minimise drafts, techniques for installation, and recommend local installers.
Windows
Windows are typically the thermal weak point in a home that exacerbates heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. The report will analyse your windows and window furnishings for thermal efficiency. If appropriate, the report will recommend high performing internal window coverings, external window options, and glazing improvements such as double glazing retrofits and films.
Heating and Cooling
An analysis of current heating and cooling systems within your home will be conducted. If required, efficient heating and cooling systems and reverse cycle air-conditioning brands, models and sizes will be recommended specific to the requirements of your home. The report will recommend the most appropriate heating type for your home (split system, multiple head or ducted). High quality local installers (who utilise State Government rebates) can also be recommended.
Hot Water system
An analysis of the existing hot water system specific to your home’s needs will be undertaken. If required, recommendations may include an energy efficient alternative (for example a heat pump HWS), recommended medium and high quality hot water systems, State and Federal Government rebates available and local organisations who can assist with supply and installation.
Solar PV system
Boucher Consultancy has installed hundreds of solar PV systems through BREAZE Energy Solutions. Dale can provide independent advice on the recommended array size, roof capacity, switchboard capacity and components (panels and inverters).
Gas to electric
Each report includes a gas to electric recommendations for gas appliances such as heating (central/ hydronic/standalone), hot water systems and cooktops. Efficient electric equivalents, available State Government rebates and local organisations who can assist with upgrades will be included in the report.
