Insulation improves a homes energy efficiently by a large amount but currently, up to 40 percent of Australian homes are uninsulated. The Government is working to help improve the energy efficiently of Australian homes, but this, like most things takes time and money.

You can get some financial support, but there are also other ways to improve the energy-efficiently in your home without waiting a long time.Once certain energy-saving elements are installed, it will cut your households carbon footprint but it will also save you money on fuel bills.

Internal wall insulation:
Annual saving- $750
Installed cost- it can be around $10,000 but the cost can be lowered if there is other work done simultaneously
Installed payback- this can be up to 12 years
Annual CO2 saving- wall insulation can save up to 2.4 tonnes

Hot water tank jacket:
Annual saving $60
DIY cost- this can be around $25 (if you know what you’re doing of course)
DIY payback- in less than six months you will get payback.
Annual CO2 saving- 195kg

Primary pip work installation:
Annual saving- $20
DIY cost- $20 (if you know what you’re doing of course)
DIY payback-around one year
Annual CO2 saving- 65kg

Floor insulation:
Annual saving- $100
Installed cost- $200
Installed payback- 2 years
Annual CO2 saving- 250kg

Filling skirting boards and floor boards gaps:
Annual saving $50
DIY cost- $50
DIY payback- around a year
Annual CO2 saving- 130kg

Double Glazing:
Annual saving- $200
Installed cost- varies from tradesmen and businesses.
Installed payback- this will vary from house to house.
Annual CO2 saving- 720kg