After building their new home in Dora Creek, New South Wales, Janet and Justin used finance through the Household Energy Upgrades Fund to install a battery and improve their home’s energy efficiency.
We always knew we wanted a battery, so when this discount was brought out, we jumped on it.
We purchased the land here in Dora Creek, New South Wales and, yeah, we built the house.
The building company suggested us to put in solar panels, which we went for.
Once we figured it out, that it basically paid for itself within about three to four years.
And then we thought the same thing with the battery. The battery would be about the same. It’s going to save us about $5,000 a year.
The Household Energy Upgrades Fund allows consumers to get access to all sorts of power-saving devices.
So we’re looking at batteries, we’re looking at solar, insulation and energy-efficient windows and things along those lines. The battery was worth it.
We’re a family of five.
As everyone knows, when you’ve got teenagers, they’re always using power. So you’re comfortable with your electricity without thinking how much is the power bill next month?
You don’t have to worry in the back of your mind.
I think discount finance is really important to help homeowners overcome access to renewable products.
It definitely puts it in a more comfortable space for customers when you’re talking about money and finances. It is a sensitive subject.
That discount loan, it did help us because it was pretty affordable. We can still go out for dinner if we want.
So the trusted chain has worked for Justin and Janet.
They were able to access a quality installation through One Power Solar & Electrical, Brighte, as the funding provider, and that all comes from the CEFC at the top of the chain.
So there’s an opportunity combined with the Greener Battery Program to get renewable batteries and a loan with a reduced rate to be able to give consumers a great leg up in being off the grid.
The main benefits that we’ve experienced from having the battery in the home definitely comes down to saving money.
Because we’re getting the feed-in tariff, the battery is actually paying for itself. In terms of reducing our carbon footprint, it’s very important.
We’re seeing the electrification to make that happen in personal settings like homes now.
I think as a country, as an environment and for our future generations, it’s really important to look at this as an upgrade to the country, not just our personal homes. The benefit is the peace of mind.