Home Energy Upgrade Package

What Exactly Are Energy Efficiency Upgrades?

It is all about improving the energy efficiency of your home features to achieve maximum comfort while using as little energy as possible. That includes both your appliances and the building shell itself - the walls, windows, roof and floor.

Insulation

An essential feature above ceilings, in the walls and under floors.

Heat Pumps

Replace an inefficient hot water system with a heat pump.

Heating & Cooling

Maintain a comfortable temperature year round without overspending.

Rooftop Solar

Generate your own clean electricity and save money.

Windows

Upgrade to double-glazing, or use thermally-efficient coverings.

Draught Sealing

Limit air infiltration by sealing up all gaps around your home.

How It Works

1

Initial Consultation

2

Home Inspection

3

Implementation

• 20-minute conversation.

• Share some basic information about your home and your budget.

• We review your home's building features and appliances.

• We then provide clear advice on how to improve your home and the associated costs, including all available rebates and incentives.

• We obtain the best possible prices from trusted installers.

• We coordinate the upgrades installation ensuring works are completed to the best standards.

Free and no strings attached

From $150

Cost depends on the scope of upgrades

Why Upgrade Your Home's Energy Efficiency?

Upgrading your home thermal efficiency will make it feel cosier all year round and improve your family's wellbeing.

Studies have shown that better insulated homes have many health benefits with lower occurrence of sickness and reduced levels of humidity and mould.

A Healthier and More Comfortable Home

A typical Australian household could save about $3,000 per year in energy bills by switching to efficient full-electric appliances. Improving your home's insulation and airtightness will also decrease both your heating and cooling costs.

And with rising energy prices, these savings will just keep growing!

Lower Energy Bills

Benefit From Government Rebates

Many government rebates are available to help households improve their homes, but they can be difficult to navigate. We will make sure you benefit from all the incentives you are eligible for.

More and more green loans and financing options are also being offered specifically for home energy upgrades to help you cover the upfront costs.

Data shows making energy improvements to your property can increase its value by up to 10%. According to Domain's Sustainability in Property 2024 report, energy-efficient homes across Australia command an average price premium of $112,000 for houses and $70,000 for units. Plus, they attract 16.7% more buyer interest and sell 4% faster.

Upcoming regulations around the disclosure of properties energy ratings at the time of sale will only accentuate this trend.

Increase The Value of Your Property

Source: Domain’s Sustainability in Property 2024 Report

Buildings are responsible for about 20% of Australia's carbon emissions. Upgrading your home could drastically reduce its carbon footprint, helping the nation in its transition to a net-zero economy.

Future-proof your home and combat climate change by making your home more energy-efficient!

A More Sustainable Home

FAQ

What is Alpaca Solutions' Home Energy Upgrade Package?

It is a comprehensive service where we manage the entire process of making your home more energy efficient from start to finish. We start by creating an action plan tailored to your household and budget, and then carry out the upgrades (such as installing a hot water heat pump, new insulation, solar panels, etc) with our trusted partner installers.

How much does it cost?

What if my budget doesn't allow me to upgrade everything I need to?

What is Alpaca Solutions' relationship with the installers/suppliers?

How long does it take?

The no-obligation initial consultation is entirely free and carried out over the phone or via videocall. Then the cost of your home inspection and tailored action plan depends on the size of your home, the type of report (written or verbal only), and whether the inspection is carried out in person or remotely. Prices start at $150 for an online inspection with verbal advice only, while inspections with a written report start at $450 for a property with 4 bedrooms or less.

The cost of the upgrades installation will then be different for every home. Your action plan will include an estimation of the costs, savings and payback period associated with our recommendations. If you then choose to proceed with the works, we will obtain firm quotations from trusted installers and confirm the final total cost of the upgrades. We will include all the rebates and incentives your household is eligible to.

Our home inspection usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. We will provide you with initial comments at the end of the visit and then send our advice and tailored action plan within one week. The lead time and duration of installation works will then vary for each household, but a typical time frame would be 1 to 3 months from your go-ahead until completion of all works.

Do you need to visit my home?

Not necessarily, we are actually able to undertake the inspection fully remotely. Though if you live in the Sydney area we would also be happy to carry out the inspection in person. Then if you choose to proceed with the upgrades, our partner installers will need to organise a visit of your home ahead of the works to confirm all the installation details.

Our action plan will be tailored to your budget. If your budget doesn't allow you to do everything straight away, that's ok! The upgrades can be spread out over time in several stages. Our analysis will determine which upgrades to prioritise to fit your current budget. The remainder will be outlined over a multi-year plan so you can plan ahead and start saving for them.

We will also include information on various financing options that are available such as green loans or other advantageous options. We can also help you access such financing if needed ahead of the implementation phase.

The various suppliers and installers we work with are third party entities that we have vetted to ensure they are reliable, competent, licensed, insured, and deliver quality work and products. You will pay these entities directly for the works they carry out in your home, although we remain your single point of contact throughout the works for maximum convenience. We may receive some referral fees or small commissions from them.

What next?

Enjoy your energy-efficient home! As an option, we also offer an annual review service which includes reviewing your bills to double check your power usage is as expected, making sure all your new appliances work as intended, carrying out their annual service and planning for potential next steps should your household circumstances change or as new more efficient technologies become available.

Who is this for?

This package is suitable for both home owners and renters. Whether you live in an individual house or an apartment in a strata building, we can help you.

If you are an investor who doesn't live in their property, upgrading it is great for your tenants and can justify an increase in rent, in addition to increasing the value of your property. Some renovation works can also be tax-deductible.

If you are a renter, we will advise you on how to improve your home and reduce your bills without making permanent alterations. We will also give you information about possible major upgrades so you can discuss them with your landlord and send them our way! We can help you find a win-win arrangement by estimating the potential bill savings, so these could be split between you and your landlord through a fair increase in rent for instance.

Contact Us Today To Kick Off Your Project

Whether you are keen to get started with your renovation or simply need some additional information, email us your enquiry or fill out the form below and one of our experts will be in touch as soon as possible. We are based in Sydney and are able to deliver projects anywhere in Australia.

hello@alpacasolutionsaustralia.com