Select a Passive Energy Feature
Glazing
Windows can be a key area of your homes overall performance level. If money is not spent on quality, energy efficient windows-you will be forever at the mercy of the energy companies and that's what we are trying to avoid here at Passive Edge. Up to 40% of your home's energy can be lost and up to 87% of it's heat gained through windows so you can see why careful consideration must take place.
- Make your home more comfortable
- Dramatically reduce your energy costs
- Create beautifully bright and healthy environments
- Reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions
Insulation
Proper insulation that's been correctly installed acts as a barrier to heat flow that is absolutely essential in keeping your home well insulated and protected from the seasons. Used in conjunction with all the other elements we've covered it will cut your energy requirements by up to half this resulting in a comfortable home year round. Just remember when considering various construction types and finishes, the higher the R-value, the better the thermal performance.
Sealing your Home
Sealing your home is a simple, cost effective solution to reducing your energy requirements with great benefits that are easy to obtain. Air leakage accounts for around 15-25% of winter heat losses and also has the same effect in summer time where air conditioners are used causing the escape of coolness and decreasing internal comfort levels. Sealing your home has it's disadvantages also-see healthy homes to find out why.
- Reduces drafts
- Improves comfort levels through all seasons
- Reduces electricity consumption
- Increase insulation levels
Solar Panels
Solar panels occupy unused roof space and tap into an abundant, renewable and sustainable natural source of power so why not utilise it! Creation of this wonderful energy also requires little maintenance except from a yearly clean
but apart from that they are silent making no operating noise whatsoever. Increase in competition also means greater affordability
for consumers to.
- Significantly reduce electricity costs
- Clean, renewable and abundant energy
- Rebates and incentives available
- Capture and utilise solar gains rather than your building absorbing it
Reduced Water Demand
Reducing water demand is one of the easiest switches you can make to reap immediate reduction results. Not only this but it will decrease water and energy bills and ultimately the environment. Typically the order is shower (34%), toilet (26%) and laundry (23%) appliances for greatest usage. Effective solutions include changing to efficient shower heads, toilets, taps and appliances to minimise our footprint.
- Decreases water and energy bills
- Rebates for water efficient products
- Use fewer water resources
- Help save money on new infrastructure for water supply
