{"id":8757,"date":"2026-09-08T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T04:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.tas.gov.au\/?page_id=8757"},"modified":"2026-09-08T15:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:36:25","slug":"home-energy-audit-toolkits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.tas.gov.au\/ne\/our-services\/environment\/sustainability-and-climate-change\/home-energy-audit-toolkits\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Energy Audit Toolkits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to lower your household bills and make your home more comfortable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glenorchy City Council\u2019s Home Energy Audit Toolkits are available for Glenorchy residents to borrow free of charge for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The toolkits provide easy-to-use equipment to help you understand how your home uses energy and water, identify where energy may be wasted, and discover simple ways to improve efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By understanding where and how energy and water are being used in your home, you can make informed choices that may help reduce household costs, improve comfort and reduce your environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6219-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s included?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Home Energy Audit Toolkit contains two carry cases with equipment and information to help you conduct a simple audit of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large carry case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large carry case contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appliance energy use meter \u2013 measure how much electricity individual appliances use and estimate how much they cost to run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stopwatch \u2013 useful for timing water use and other measurements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compass \u2013 help understand the orientation of your home and how sunlight may affect different areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal imaging camera instruction manual \u2013 guidance on using the thermal camera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A4 information booklet \u2013 simple tips and information to help you identify opportunities to save energy and water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6225-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small carry case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small carry case contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thermal imaging camera (Thermal Master THOR002) \u2013 identify temperature differences around your home that may help reveal areas of heat loss or other energy-efficiency issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal camera charger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6224-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6224-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6224-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_6224-768x576.jpg 768w, 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energy and water consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find simple ways to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borrow a toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Energy Audit Toolkits are available for Glenorchy residents to borrow free of charge for up to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The toolkit is designed to be easy to use, with instructions and information provided to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to find out where your household could save energy and water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To borrow a kit, please fill out the form below and\/or visit our Customer Service Centre at 374 Main Road, Glenorchy, TAS.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc.assets.ionatahosting.net\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Environment-HEAT-Borrowing-Agreement-.pdf\"\n       class=\"block-button__link btn btn-primary\"\n       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