Healthy Homes

Why it matters

 

Being able to live in a warm, energy-efficient home is crucial to our health and wellbeing, and also helps lower our power bills and climate emissions.  

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Historically, New Zealand homes have performed poorly, leading to high power bills and cold, damp living conditions.  This has resulted in more doctors visits, higher rates of asthma, hospitalisation and, tragically, higher mortality rates, especially in winter. 

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Rising energy costs are also exacerbating financial difficulties and increasing inequality in our society.  
 

 

What we offer

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HomeFit is an independent, energy assessment service supported by Go Eco. Certified assessors visit you at home and give practical, tailored advice to help improve the energy efficiency of your house and lower your energy bills. 

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• The assessments take approximately two hours and and involve checking: 

• Insulation, with advice on where you need it and the types available

• Heating, options and their relative cost-effectiveness

• Condensation, with advice on mould prevention

• Lighting and energy-efficient lighting options

• Hot water heating

• Energy efficiency at home and best types of products (we cannot recommend specific brands)

• Advice on smart water use and being more sustainable

• Includes a free recheck in the event of remedial work being needed

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To book a HomeFit assessment, email parakore@goeco.org.nz. Go Eco also offers free over-the-phone support and you can always drop by the Go Eco office to ask questions.

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GoEco provides training and support for the Energy Navigators, a group of energy efficiency advisers based at 13 community organisations around the Waikato.

 

To be connected with your nearest Energy Navigator email parakore@goeco.org.nz. The Navigators are funded by the WEL Energy Trust and help tenants and owner-occupiers with questions about their power bills, including how to get a better deal, and advice on energy-related issues at home, including dealing with  excessive condensation, to advice on how to keep rooms cool in summer.

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To spread the expertise on creating warmer, drier and healthier homes, GoEco also offers Home Energy Workshops. These sessions cover: 
 

• Understanding your home and how it works

• Options for improving energy efficiency in the home

• Insulation

• Hot water

• Heating options

• How to read and understand your power bills
   

To partner with us to deliver a Home Energy Workshop or to find out when the next one is, please contact parakore@goeco.org.nz.

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