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June 14, 2024
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June 24, 2024
Applications for the Energy Efficiency Member Benefit fund for the 2024-25 democratic budget have now closed. We have 5 proposals from Earthworker Smart Energy Cooperative and Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative to support CoPower Customer members to reduce energy use, get of gas and save money. Customer members will decide how the $21,000 is allocated in the final vote which launches on Saturday 29 June.
| Organisation name | Name of the member benefit | A short description of the member benefit |
| Earthworker Smart Energy Cooperative | Home Energy Advice Line | Every household wants to reduce their energy usage, but many don’t know where to start. Between energy efficient appliances, insulation, draught-proofing and solar, there are so many different options to consider. Renters also need specific advice to their budget and living situation. To help all CoPower customers get started on reducing their bills and carbon emissions, we propose funding a Home Energy Advice Line. CoPower customers will be able to book a tele-consultation and receive tailored advice and tips from ESEC’s experienced and accredited energy assessors. CoPower customers can book by webform or phone message and the consult can be conducted by phone or video call. The consultation will include follow-up information, support links and referrals. Each consultation will consist of maximum one hour, plus 15 minutes for sundries and follow up email. Project development and evaluation, including web form design, digital flier design and final report and testimonial gathering: $1650 Project implementation: 78 consultations of 1 hour maximum consult with customer + 15 minute of sundry admin and email follow up with customer = $5350 Total project cost: $7000 |
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50% off home Thermal Envelope Assessments | For over a year, Earthworker Smart Energy Cooperative has offered CoPower customers a 10% discount on our Thermal Envelope Assessments. This assessment offers customers with the advice needed to get their homes more comfortable, energy efficient and eco-friendly. To ensure more Victorian CoPower customers can access this service, we are requesting CoPower support a 50% discount on Thermal Envelope Assessments. ESEC’s Thermal Envelope Assessment is a comprehensive assessment of the energy efficiency draughts and thermal performance of the home. As the Victorian government has just released new minimum standards for rentals, including insulation and draught-proofing, this service can also be used by landlords and renters looking to get informed advice on what upgrades are needed in the home. The in-home assessment takes approximately two hours and includes discussion around a customer’s priorities, energy use and comfort requirements. After the assessment, the assessor produces a written, tailored report advising range of specific upgrade advice, options and tips. Full cost of a Thermal Envelope Assessment is $275 including GST. CoPower funded 50% discount = 137.50 inc GST Number of discounts offered = 51 |
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Draught-proofing support | Up to 25% of winter heat loss from Victorian housing stock is caused by draughts. Draught-proofing stops draughts from entering the home, making it more energy efficient and comfortable. Households will use less energy to heat and cool their home, saving on their bills and lowering carbon emissions. Earthworker Smart Energy Cooperative offers full draught-proofing installation services across Victoria. We install durable, Australian-made weather seals that stops heat loss in its tracks. To help CoPower customers save on their bills and lower emissions, we propose the member benefit fund offer $350 per customer to support a draught-proofing installation. This will incentivise households invest in a quality service that will last for decades. $350 per customer to a maximum of $7000 will fund 20 customers to receive a discounted service. |
| Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative | $350-off Earthworker-Reclaim heat pump hot water system | Get off gas, save money, reduce pollution & support local manufacturing.
Get off gas or replace your old electric hot water system with an ultra energy efficient, whisper quiet Earthworker-Reclaim heat pump hot water system! In this project, 20 CoPower Members will benefit from an additional $350 discount (on top of the current CoPower Member discount of $250) to install a new energy-saving system retailed at $5,700 (average cost including GST & after government rebates are applied) – reducing household energy use, pollution and costs, while supporting local new energy manufacturing in the Latrobe Valley. |
| Earthworker Energy Manufacturing Cooperative | $700-off Earthworker-Reclaim heat pump hot water system | Get off gas, reduce energy use & pollution, support local manufacturing.
Get off gas or replace your old electric hot water system with an ultra energy efficient, whisper quiet Earthworker-Reclaim heat pump hot water system! In this project, 10 CoPower Members will benefit from an additional $700 discount (on top of the current CoPower Member discount of $250) to install a new energy-saving system retailed at $5,700 (average cost including GST & after government rebates are applied) – reducing household energy use, pollution and costs, while supporting local new energy manufacturing in the Latrobe Valley. |
