The Home Energy Audit Kit was developed as a community resource as part of the ACER Program. The kit contains a variety of tools and information which allow residents to conduct an energy use audit of their home, and increase their understanding of energy use and sustainability.

Some of the tools in the kit include:

• PowerMate - to identify high energy consuming appliances
• Generic Thermometer - to test the temperature of hot water and fridge/freezer
• Shower Timer - to reduce shower time and test water flow rate

Kits are now available at selected libraries within Perth's Eastern Region; just like borrowing a book or DVD. The Town of Bassendean, City of Bayswater and City of Belmont have implemented kits into their main libraries.

Please contact your local council or library for more information and availability.

One of the outcomes of the kit will be the gathering of data and information which will allow EMRC and participating councils to better cater to the needs and requirements of local businesses and residents when developing information, workshops, and presentations.

If you would like more information regarding purchasing kits, please contact the Environmental Consultant (details below).

The City of Bayswater now have six Home Energy Audit Kits available at main branch libraries. The kits are available to borrow; just like a book or DVD. Please ask your local Bayswater librarian for more information about borrowing a kit to audit your home.

The Shire of Capel have also implemented four ACER Home Energy Audit Kits into the Iluka Capel Public Library and other district libraries in the Shire. Please contact the Shire of Capel Environmental Health Officer for more information.

Other home energy audit tools are available in Perth's Eastern Region through the Perth Solar City Program. For more information and locations, please refer to:

• Perth Solar City
• Home Energy Audits

For further information please contact:
Joanne Woodbridge - Environmental Consultant
Phone: (08) 9424 2243
Email: joanne.woodbridge@emrc.org.au